Health and Wellness

Preventative screening is an important part of anyone’s health regimen, and women have their own unique needs.  However, life tends to get in the way of keeping these important appointments. Here’s a breakdown of the recommended screening for women that you can use as a guide. It is important to talk with your physician about…

Joint pain, stiffness and swelling are all signs of arthritis, which occurs when the joints become inflamed – making everyday activities suddenly a lot more difficult. According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.…

An ACL injury can stop you in your tracks. If you hear a ‘pop’ in your knee while exercising or playing a sport, you may have torn your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — a nightmare for athletes. An injury like this is more than just a pain, it most often requires surgery and requires rehabilitation…

Lupus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that causes the immune system to attack its own body. While joint pain and skin rashes are common symptoms of lupus, the condition can affect other organs, such as the kidneys. Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease that occurs in people with lupus, though people suffering from…

Constipation is clinically defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or when your stool is hard. When you’re “backed-up” you can feel bloated and have a dull pain in your belly. Constipation is very common and is usually treated successfully with home remedies and lifestyle modifications. “Fiber plays the biggest role in…

Healthy relationships are key to your overall wellness. Research shows that social relationships affect not only your mental health, but physical health too — with both short-term and long-term effects. The key is that the relationship is a positive one – where it’s with a spouse, significant other, family, friends or in the community, such…