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  • Is It Time to Consider Surgery for Your Pinched Spinal Nerve?

    If you have been diagnosed with a pinched spinal nerve, your doctor is in no rush to suggest a surgical solution.

  • 7 Myths About Spine Surgery

    Nobody wants to have surgery. But when the surgery involves the spine, there is an extra level of anxiety and apprehension – often based on outdated beliefs and misconceptions.

  • Making the ‘Food Noise’ Cease

    We all have our inner food conversations, such as, “I walked around the mall for two hours. Surely it’s OK to have ice cream now.” When the internal dialogue becomes repetitive or intrusive, it can cause trouble. It’s called food noise, and it’s an ongoing conversation that might lead you to get that bag of chips from the pantry even if you just ate a satisfying meal.

  • Alcohol – Even in Moderation – Can Increase Your Cancer Risk

    Do you enjoy an occasional cocktail or glass of wine? You might want to consider a nonalcoholic beverage instead.  Drinking alcohol – any amount of booze, really – can put you at higher risk for more than half a dozen cancers.

  • 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.

  • Bellyache or Something More Serious? You Might Have Diverticulitis

    If you’re suffering from stomach pain, you might think you have a virus or maybe just ate too much. But there are other symptoms that could point to diverticulitis, a common digestive condition that affects millions of people, particularly those over the age of 40.

  • Pain, Tingling, Numbness: Could It Be Peripheral Neuropathy?

    The magnificent human nervous system carries electrical signals from the brain to every corner of the body and back, so if something goes wrong, it could happen anywhere on that neural highway. The symptoms of the malfunction vary greatly depending on the locale, and so does the treatment.

  • 9 Sneaky Signs of Heart Disease

    You’re probably familiar with the most common symptoms of heart disease. The one that gets the most attention is chest pain (or angina), which can feel like tightness, pressure, aching or pain in your chest. Other top symptoms include pain in your neck, jaw and back; pain, numbness or weakness in your legs or arms; and shortness of breath.

  • Pancreatitis: Don’t Ignore Abdominal Pain

    Pancreatitis hits most people like a sledgehammer — and without warning. The upper abdominal pain is so intense, you’ll need to go to the emergency room for relief.

  • Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes After Orthopedic Surgery

    Preparing for orthopedic surgery can be overwhelming as you learn about the procedure and what to expect. But what you do after you get home is just as important and can have a big effect on how quickly you recover.