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  • New Study Shows That Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Endometriosis

    It’s no secret that breastfeeding your newborn has many health benefits for both the baby and the mother. For the baby, nourishing your baby with breast milk for as long as possible, instead of switching to formula or solid foods, helps the baby’s immune system become stronger and reduces the likelihood that stomach viruses, lower respiratory illnesses, meningitis and ear infections will occur. For mom, breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing postmenopausal osteoporosis, as well as the likelihood of heart attacks and obesity.

  • Aquatic therapy for multiple sclerosis

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects upwards of 400,000 people in the United States. Many people with MS have symptoms that include fatigue, difficulty walking, stiffness and spasms, pain and parasthesias, balance difficulties, and speech problems. Finding a way to safely and effectively manage many of these symptoms can be difficult.

  • What causes absent or irregular periods? Dr. Greves explains possible diagnosis and treatment options

    Most women dread their monthly menstrual period, despite it being the sole component of the body’s ability to reproduce. What exactly is a menstrual period? Menstrual periods occur when a woman matures to the point of making enough hormones. Each month, the lining of the uterus prepares for a fertilized egg. If the woman does not become pregnant, the hormones in her body will drop, and the lining of the uterus will be sloughed off and leave the body as a menstrual period.

    What’s the difference between absent periods, irregular periods and spotting? What are some common causes?

    Absent periods are periods that do not happen at all, and irregular periods are periods that happen less than six to eight times a year. And sometimes, a woman will just “spot.”

  • Choosing a mobility device? Check out these tips from our Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center

    Many individuals who have multiple sclerosis (MS) begin to have difficulty with their mobility as the disease progresses. Changes in vision, decreased balance, increased muscle weakness and spasms, changes in sensation, all of these side effects can affect mobility. When a decline in function occurs, especially in the lower extremities, individuals may want to begin researching mobility devices.

  • Some Pain Relievers May Have a Stronger Risk for Heart Attack & Stroke

    More than 29 million Americans regularly take pain relief medicine, but now experts say that there is an even stronger link between these medications and an increased risk for heart attack or stroke.

  • Frequent Travelers: Know the Warning Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis

    Every day, millions of Americans travel by car, plane or train for work, vacation, or just to visit family and friends. For some of us, however, travel can come with certain risks, such as the development of a dangerous condition called deep vein thrombosis.

  • How Much Exercise Do You Need to Stay Healthy?

    Many of us have a love-hate relationship with exercise.

  • 5 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods

    When it comes to cardiovascular disease, some factors – such as age and family history – are out of your control. But you can adopt healthy lifestyle habits that make a difference in keeping your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. 

  • Why Some High-Risk Pregnancies Should Rely on Low-Dose Aspirin

    Weight gain, nausea and swollen feet are typical woes experienced by many pregnant women. But for 2 percent to 8 percent of pregnancies worldwide, those seemingly harmless symptoms can mean the onset of preeclampsia, a serious condition that has been linked to an increase in maternal and infant mortality, and up to 15 percent of preterm births in the U.S. 

  • Hiking, Biking, Running: High Intensity Exercises for Heart Health

    Regular physical activity strengthens your muscles and joints, and it’s also key for heart health. Exercise helps your heart more efficiently pump blood and circulate oxygen, lowering your risk of cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and heart disease.