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The recent death of beloved actress Catherine O’Hara has been blamed on a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that restricts or stops blood flow in the lungs. But cancer may also have contributed to her death.

Actor James Van Der Beek’s death following a battle with colon cancer offers a stark reminder about a rising threat to young adults. While incidence rates for many cancers have been on the decline for several decades, the opposite is true for colon cancer – particularly among adults under the age of 50.

You’ve probably heard of tennis elbow, shin splints and carpal tunnel syndrome. But what about texting thumb?

Lost mobility can take a significant toll on your quality of life. Simple activities like attending church, going out to lunch with friends, buying groceries or taking a walk through the neighborhood may become impossible without someone else’s help.

It can be scary hearing that your doctor is recommending surgery for your prostate cancer. But knowing what to expect can help you feel empowered and confident through your procedure and recovery.

If you are starting down the road to recovery after a serious injury or surgery, there may be a significant distance between where you are now and where you want to be. And with recovery timelines that can stretch across months, there may be times when you struggle to stay motivated.

Your brain, like the muscles in your body, needs exercise to stay in shape. Without it, you increase your risk for a decline in your cognitive skills, including memory, reasoning and attention.

If you’re female and 50 or older, you have a 50/50 chance of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis or osteopenia. You might be intrigued by claims that you can increase your bone strength by using special weight-lifting machines in short bursts of time. There’s one snag: Doctors don’t know yet if these programs work.

When you’re facing surgery, you want the experience to be as painless as possible, with the shortest recovery period. Minimally invasive surgery, which is any procedure where the doctor relies on a laparoscopic, robotic or endoscopic approach, shortens hospital stays from days to hours and helps you get back to work and daily life faster.