The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body. It beats three billion times throughout your life to keep the blood circulating. But it isn’t indestructible and can be damaged more easily than you realize. Several lifestyle choices are the worst offenders affecting heart health, including diet, activity levels, and bad habits. Ways an [...]
For many, Christmas is far more than just a day of gift-giving or eating. It’s a season brimming with joy, connection, and a sense of magic. Think the glimmer of fairy lights strung across windows or the scent of fresh pine wafting through the air. The magic of Christmas is not just found in [...]
Strokes occur without warning, resulting from blood loss to the brain and causing significant damage without immediate treatment. The damage often causes issues with mobility, brain function, and communication, requiring rehab to improve your condition. The most recommended therapies after a stroke include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The varying treatments offer the best [...]
The knee is a complex structure comprised of bones and ligaments that work perfectly together. Unfortunately, an injury or medical condition can disrupt the delicate balance, altering how everything works. If your knee buckles when walking, this could indicate something is wrong. A visit to your doctor will determine the cause and how to treat [...]
The median nerve travels from the hand to the forearm, passing through a thin passage called the carpal tunnel. Too much pressure on this nerve compresses it, causing hand movement and sensation issues. For some, reducing stress on the area reduces symptoms, while others require surgery to correct the damage.Even in the early stages, treatment [...]
Like most bodily functions, breathing happens without conscious thought. We rarely take the time to consider what we do with the oxygen we take in. And those short, shallow breaths we take when nervous or stressed don’t offer what’s required. Deep breathing exercises are much more beneficial physically and mentally, bringing oxygen to all [...]
Traumatic brain injuries occur without warning, causing varying issues. Sometimes, the symptoms are temporary, while severe damage causes lasting effects. Luckily, it’s possible to rewire your brain after a traumatic injury. To do so, you need the proper treatment, persistence, and patience to improve the chances of recovery. As for the time it takes to [...]
Spinal cord injuries happen without warning during a car accident, fall, or when playing sports. The damage may be mild or severe, depending on where and how hard the spine is hit. A spinal injury could even affect your ability to walk, though this may only be temporary with the proper rehab. With consistent treatment [...]
Muscle atrophy is often quite serious and happens when the muscles are allowed to waste away. Of course, the severity depends on the cause and how long it’s allowed to progress. The worse the atrophy becomes, the higher your risk of complications and the harder it becomes to reverse the symptoms.To combat muscle wasting, your [...]
Diabetes occurs when a person’s body doesn’t create or use insulin properly. Though insulin issues cause the condition, diabetes affects several other hormones as well. Chemical changes during significant life stages also worsen your diabetic symptoms, requiring careful monitoring. Managing the disease is tricky, often requiring good diabetes care to reduce the risk of [...]
