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Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Regaining Mobility After Knee Surgery: Recovery Tips for Seniors

Knee surgery can feel like a major life event, but it’s also a significant step toward a more active and pain-free life. Whether you’ve had a total knee replacement or another procedure, the journey to...

October 13, 2025

5 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Dermatology Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Heart Health

Your Body in the Cold: A Head-to-Toe Guide to Staying Healthy

As the seasons change and temperatures fall, our bodies respond in ways we might not always expect. This guide will walk you through common health changes linked to cold weather and show you how to stay healthy and...

October 9, 2025

6 min read

An overweight and middle-aged man sitting with his doctor to review his medical report.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Insulin Resistance vs. Prediabetes: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Many people hear the terms “insulin resistance” and “prediabetes” used as if they mean the same thing. While the two are closely connected, they represent different stages of a process that can ultimately lead to type 2...

October 6, 2025

7 min read

A woman sitting on her bed with her hands around her face, looking stressed.

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Women's Health

Cortisol Explained: Why the “Stress Hormone” Isn’t Always the Enemy

When most people hear the word “cortisol”, they immediately think of stress. It’s often called the “stress hormone,” and while it’s true that cortisol helps your body respond to stressful situations, that’s only part of...

October 3, 2025

5 min read

A woman in an outpatient medical office, having a mammography for breast cancer screening.

Cancer Care & Research Health & Wellness Women's Health

What are the Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines?

Breast cancer screening is an essential way to care for yourself and protect your health. Early detection can offer reassurance and open doors to more treatment options if needed. With imaging techniques like...

October 2, 2025

5 min read

An older man standing in his living room, clutching his hip in pain while leaning on his cane.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

When Is It Time for Hip Surgery? Signs Patients Shouldn’t Ignore

As we age, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs or even standing up from a chair can start to feel more difficult. While occasional aches and stiffness are a normal part of getting older, persistent hip...

October 1, 2025

5 min read

An up close image of a man's foot with his hand stretching it, while standing on a sports track.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Turf Toe Injury: Why It Happens and What to Do About It

If you’ve been hearing the term turf toe in sports news lately, that’s because it’s a fairly common injury in football and other field sports. Turf toe develops most often in athletes who push off their toes...

September 30, 2025

6 min read

A woman laying on her couch, holding her stomach in pain.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Understanding Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Diet and Treatment Guide

If you’ve ever felt sick, dizzy or experienced sudden diarrhea after eating, you know how disruptive it can be. For some, especially after stomach surgery, these issues are part of a condition called dumping syndrome...

September 26, 2025

7 min read

Two surgeons in the operating room, conducting robotic knee replacement surgery.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Pain Management

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for Seniors Improves Comfort, Function and Satisfaction

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons older adults lose mobility and independence. For many seniors, arthritis and cartilage loss make everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs or even sleeping painful and...

September 23, 2025

4 min read

An older woman in her home, exercising on a yoga mat with her hands out in front of her.

Health & Wellness Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Otago Exercise Program: Proven Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

Nearly one in four older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, independent and...

September 22, 2025

5 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

Regaining Mobility After Knee Surgery: Recovery Tips for Seniors

Your Body in the Cold: A Head-to-Toe Guide to Staying Healthy

Insulin Resistance vs. Prediabetes: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Cortisol Explained: Why the “Stress Hormone” Isn’t Always the Enemy

What are the Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines?

When Is It Time for Hip Surgery? Signs Patients Shouldn’t Ignore

Turf Toe Injury: Why It Happens and What to Do About It

Understanding Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Diet and Treatment Guide

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery for Seniors Improves Comfort, Function and Satisfaction

Otago Exercise Program: Proven Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors

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