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Playing Contact Sports? Why You Need a Mouthguard
This blog was written in conjunction with Daryl Osbahr, MD.
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The Health Risks of Depression in Cancer Caregivers
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it can be stressful and challenging for the entire family.
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Why It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Diet
It’s never too late to start eating healthy, according to the findings of one recent study.
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A Day in The Life of a Hospital Transporter
As a transporter working at a large hospital, my job is technically moving patients from point A to point B, then on to point C and so on. We are an important part of the hospital’s overall efficiency because without the work we do, patients would not be able to get from their rooms to operating rooms, x-ray facilities, labs or anywhere else. Just as important, however, is that I often connect with patients and am one of the few hospital employees they can just talk to about whatever they want, not just about how they feel physically or where it hurts.
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Reducing The Sodium in Your Diet is Easier Than You Think
As I discussed in my previous blog, “The Decline of Salt? A Look at America’s Eating Habits,” consuming too much sodium in your diet can increase the risk of developing or worsen several health issues, especially high blood pressure or hypertension. Sodium is a mineral essential for life, and needed in the right amounts for different functions in our bodies. In general however, most people will benefit from decreasing the total milligrams of sodium they consume daily. Always check with your doctor or registered dietitian nutritionist to know the amount that is right for you.
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What You Need to Know About Hernias, Part II
Hernias affect millions of Americans every year, but too often people delay getting treatment until they experience noticeable pain.
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Pre-Pectoral Reconstruction: A New Technique for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
One in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and many of these women will undergo a mastectomy to remove one or both breasts followed by reconstruction.
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How Mindfulness Meditation Helps Fight Insomnia
America may be a sleep deprived nation. According to the CDC, between 50 and 70 million Americans experience sleep disorders - meaning many of us aren’t getting enough rest to properly function throughout the day. Some people have problems going to sleep, some staying asleep, and others just wake up feeling like they had no rest at all.
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When Should I Begin to Consider Freezing My Eggs?
The average age of first-time mothers has increased over the last 15 years, from 24.9 years old to 26.3 years old, according to government data.
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The Benefits of Physical Activity During Cancer Treatment
But many of my patients ask the question: “What else can I do before and/or after surgery to ease the recovery process?”
