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  • How Physical Therapy Can Help Before Surgery

    For major orthopedic surgeries, physical therapy is one of the keys to restoring your mobility and functionality. With some procedures – rotator cuff repairs, for example – you may spend up to six months in therapy working your way back to normal.

  • Will Hormone Replacement Therapy Solve Your Problems?

    While some women scoot through menopause with nary a problem, others suffer. Frequent and extreme hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia and a host of other symptoms can make life challenging.

  • ‘Time Toxicity’ – 5 Ways To Handle Burden of Living with Cancer

    Beyond the obvious trauma of having cancer, there is a lesser-known cost: a seemingly endless drain on your time. This phenomenon, known as time toxicity, refers to the amount of time and energy you spend getting treatment for your disease.

  • Coping with ‘Scanxiety’ and Fear of Cancer Returning

    Imaging tests are unavoidable if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but they can cause life-altering anxiety leading up to a scan, during the procedure and in the days or weeks awaiting the results.

  • Talk to Your Doctor About Embarrassing Cancer Symptoms

    Cancer symptoms can be embarrassing. No one likes talking about blood in their stool, vaginal discharge or erectile dysfunction. But when it comes to your health, it’s critical to overcome your hesitation and be honest with your doctor and care team.

  • Pregnancy Advice: What To Believe – and Ignore

    Are you pregnant and feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice you’re getting? From giving up your soothing hot baths to avoiding your furry feline’s litter box, it can be tough to know what’s safe for you and your growing baby.

  • Don’t Ignore Headache that Causes Blurred Vision

    Headaches come in dozens of varieties, and, fortunately, most resolve themselves in a few hours with or without an over-the-counter pain remedy. But a recurring headache that causes blurred vision – or even temporary blindness – should not be ignored.

  • 7 Surprising Ways Hormones Change Your Body During Pregnancy

    Pregnancy can feel like being a rollercoaster as you experience the highs and lows of physical and emotional changes. The biggest culprit? Fluctuating hormones. And you might be surprised at the long list of ways they can affect you.

  • Eat These Foods To Help Fight Dementia

    Nutrition plays a big role in our health, with hard evidence that fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein fight a range of diseases. But did you know that making good food choices might also help prevent or slow dementia?

  • 7 Tips for Working During Cancer Treatment

    Following a cancer diagnosis, you’ll be grappling with all the ways your life will be affected. One of your first questions might be how the cancer and its treatment will impact your ability to work.