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  • Why Robotic Surgery May Be a Better Choice than Open Surgery

    Many people have heard the term “robotic surgery” before, but what does it mean exactly? This question arises when patients must decide between using a surgeon who opts for this new and highly technical form of surgery or a surgeon who recommends traditional open surgery. Fortunately, robotic surgery is less intimidating than it sounds and, in most cases, offers several advantages. 

  • How to Tell if a Stomachache Is Actually Appendicitis

    If you or a loved one have ever experienced a severe stomachache, chances are you’ve worried that it could be something far worse. The early symptoms of appendicitis are similar to those of stomach flu, food poisoning and some gastrointestinal or pelvic conditions, making it difficult to differentiate what’s actually causing your abdominal pain. Fortunately, there are several signs that indicate you’re suffering from appendicitis, as well as steps you can take if you’re unsure. 

  • What’s So Complex About Complex Abdominal Surgery?

    If your doctor recently used the term “complex abdominal surgery” in regards to a procedure you or a loved one might need, it’s understandable if you felt confused. This all-inclusive term refers to any abdominal operation complicated by other health factors. 

  • Keeping COVID-19 Out of Your Home

    With many of us spending more time at home because of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — the need to keep our living spaces germ-free becomes even more important. 

  • 4 Ways To Survive One Less Hour of Sleep

    Springing forward for daylight saving time can wreak unexpected havoc on our lives as we attempt to adjust. Losing an hour can lead to sleep deprivation, and that can even affect our hormone levels, meaning temporary changes in appetite, an increase in our cravings, as well as accidental overeating, are possible.

  • 4 Tips for You and Your Kids During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    Even with COVID-19 — the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — regularly in the news, a lot of unknowns still remain. Even with a steady string of updates, facts and statistics to digest each day, it’s difficult to know what to do or what to say inside the walls of your own home.

  • 6 Tips to Achieve Work-Life Balance

    Intellectually, we understand the benefits of achieving work-life balance. It makes sense to us. The notion of work-life balance, however, is really a myth. It means we operate under the assumption that we can leave work at work or leave home at home. With today’s advances in technology, however, that doesn’t happen.

  • How 'UroLift' Helps Men with Enlarged Prostates

    In recent years, a new medical tool called the UroLift System has helped men treat the symptoms of a non-cancerous increase in the size of their prostate — or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When a man has BPH, enlargement of the prostate can narrow their urethra, leading to difficulties with urination. While medication has been the first-line therapy for BPH in the past, UroLift has several advantages, including its limited and minor side effects. 

  • Social Distancing Means Staying Home

    As we make every effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — one deliberate act we should all practice is social distancing. But what does that mean exactly? One easy definition is that we deliberately increase the distance we are from those we don’t live with. Staying at least six feet away from each other decreases our chances of being infected.

  • The Best Way to Spring Clean Your Home (According to a Pediatrician)

    As winter recedes and spring gets closer, some parents may feel overwhelmed by the upcoming season of cleaning. After all, it’s a lot of work to dust, wash and sanitize your home! Spring cleaning is an essential part of health and wellness, so just take it step-by-step. By involving children of all ages in the chores, focusing on specific germ-ridden areas of your home and making your own non-toxic cleaners, you can ensure that this year’s spring cleaning is both safe and effective.