Tag: Concerning Symptoms
What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Symptoms
Each year, around 800,000 Americans have a stroke, a medical emergency that can have a debilitating effect on the brain and body. Knowing stroke symptoms is the first step toward protecting your health.
The COPD Transitional Care Team Gets You Home Safely
Living with COPD is difficult. The COPD Transitional Care Team is here to help. Learn how they support patients who live with this chronic disease.
Am I at Risk of an Abdominal Aneurysm?
When you hear about someone experiencing an aneurysm, the brain probably comes to mind, but aneurysms can also affect other parts of the body. An abdominal aneurysm is one example.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Breath of Fresh Air
Although there’s no cure for many chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), they can be successfully managed.
Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
It can be challenging for anyone to open up about their feelings, insecurities, anxieties and more. It’s particularly difficult for men due to the stigma surrounding societal stereotypes. Bottling up emotions to appear stoic and tough may be preferred but is not an effective way to handle one’s mental health.
New Ultrasound Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are several options for treatment, including medication, physical therapy, surgery (deep brain stimulation), and now there is a new focused ultrasound treatment option that reduces symptoms.
Treating and Preventing ACL Injuries
If you’re a sports fan, odds are you’ve probably seen an athlete suffer an ACL injury. Do you know what that acronym means? Knowing what it is can help you avoid one yourself.
Life After Stroke: Expert Recovery Advice
Are you or a loved one recovering from a stroke? There are important steps individuals need to take. Learn more about the post-stroke recovery process.
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Stroke
There is a strong connection between living with diabetes and having a stroke. Being aware of the risk factors, how the two health issues are related, and ways to prevent both can benefit anyone concerned about developing diabetes or having a stroke.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: How Can It Affect Your Thyroid Gland?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can cause the thyroid gland to make fewer hormones your body needs for some of its most important functions. This condition is known as hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Fortunately, treatment is available to replace one of these essential substances so you can manage an underactive thyroid.