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Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Why You Should Add Plant-Based Meats to Your Diet

How To Choose the Best Weight-loss Option for You

After Surgery: What You Need To Know

If you’re having surgery, it’s important to understand what to expect. But you’ll also want to set yourself up for success once you get home. Here’s what you need to know.  

6 Misconceptions about Degenerative Disk Disease

As you get older, especially after the age of 40, it’s common for your spinal disks to start wearing down. Eventually this can lead to painful symptoms in your back or neck. But while it is a natural part of aging, there are a lot of mistaken beliefs about this condition, known as degenerative disk disease.

Do You Have To Stay on Weight-Loss Drugs Forever? Maybe Not

How Nerve Blocks Can Help with Your Chronic Pain

If you are one of the millions of Americans who live with chronic pain, you understand the toll it can take on your enjoyment of life and ability to work. That pain can be a significant source of anxiety and depression – even during periods of remission when worries over flareups can dominate a person’s thoughts.

Decoding Abdominal Pain: Is It Your Gallbladder, Appendicitis or Something Else?

The main rule in real estate is also the No. 1 clue your doctor needs to diagnose your abdominal pain: Location. Location. Location.

Hernia Surgery: What To Expect Before, During and After

If you have a hernia – a bulge or bump in your abdomen or groin – you’ll need surgery. Hernias don’t disappear naturally. The good news is that this common outpatient surgery, which repairs the weakened area, can have you returning to work in a week and back to your regular activities after four weeks or more.

High-Functioning Autism: Preparing Your Young Adult To Take Charge of Healthcare

It may seem overwhelming for your high-functioning child with autism to learn to navigate and take charge of their own healthcare. But the good news is that it is possible with patience and practice. Here are ways you can get started on the transition.