Is Your Mattress Causing Your Back Pain?

Waking up with back pain is not just annoying, it can ruin the rest of your day. Many factors contribute to back pain; however, one of the most overlooked reasons is your mattress. If you frequently wake up feeling stiff, … Read More

Recognizing Early Signs of Autism Spectrum

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a person’s communication, engagement and interpretation of the world around them. The signs may begin to emerge in early childhood, but they are not always immediately visible. Early identification can make a big difference in … Read More

Simple Daily Habits That Lead to Joint Pain

Joint pain doesn’t always start with a blatant injury or if you have a condition. Sometimes, it’s the smallest daily behaviors that we barely think about that slowly wear your cartilage down, stretch the muscles, and inflame the joints, over … Read More

How to Care for Aging Kidneys

Like many other organs, our kidneys can slow down as we get older. These important filters work hard to eliminate waste, maintain electrolyte balance and regulate blood pressure. But older age can slowly degrade kidney function, typically without recognizable symptoms. … Read More

What Are the Newest Cancer Treatments Available Today?

Cancer treatment and care is changing. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation will still be important treatment approaches, but up-to-date treatment options that include newer technologies have developed and shifted toward better patient outcomes and lower side effect profiles with higher degree … Read More

How Doctors Explain Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

If you have started to notice that gallstones or something happening with your gallbladder has started to interfere with your life, you may have considered removal of your gallbladder by laparoscopic removal due to the recommendation of your doctor. 

After … Read More

What Is Neuropathy and What Causes It?

When the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, it leads to a condition called neuropathy. Nerve damage can affect how your body sends messages like causing pain, tingling, numbness and sometimes weakness in muscles. Neuropathy … Read More

Breastfeeding Basics: What to Expect in the First Few Weeks

Initially, the first weeks of breastfeeding can often be a learning curve for mum and baby. While breastfeeding is a natural process, it doesn’t necessarily happen naturally, particularly in the early days. Knowing what to expect can make the experience … Read More

How to Deal with Food Aversions During Pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with a wave of changes both physical, emotional and yes, even changes related to food. One of the more unique but common pregnancy experiences is food aversion. All of a sudden, a food you used to love may … Read More

How Doctors Reduce Fear and Anxiety About Laparoscopy

Despite being a much less invasive treatment than open surgery, many patients still get nervous when they first hear of a laparoscopic surgery. This fear is understandable. For someone who doesn’t have any familiarity with the medical world, even a … Read More