Are High Heels Causing Your Knee Pain?

Fashion generally comes with a price and in the case of high heels it may very well cost you your knees. They may complete your outfit and set you in a confident mood, but the danger lies in the prolonged … Read More

Sleeping Positions That Hurt Your Spine

Sleeping well does much more than refresh the brain; it directly affects the health of your spine. The way you lie in bed can protect or injure your back. Many people are unaware of postures they sleep in that are … Read More

What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Health

When it comes to men’s health, discussions usually include conversations about fitness, cholesterol, or heart care. But there is another male-specific gland that imposes some equal attention – the prostate. This walnut-sized gland is an essential component of male reproductive … Read More

Sitting Too Long? Here’s What It Does to Your Back

Today’s modern life tends to put us in sitting positions for long periods of time, whether at a desk, in a car or relaxing at home. What starts out as an innocent position can subtly stress our backs and spine, … Read More

Blood Bank Safety Protocols You Should Know

When people  think about  blood transfusions, they usually think of the praiseworthy act of donating blood or the desperate need that a patient has. However, what doesn’t usually receive praise is what makes the patient and donation safe and dependable, … Read More

What Happens During Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee pain can gradually spoil your day-to-day life – easy walking feels heavy, climbing stairs feels heavy, and disturbed comfortable sleep is laden with discomfort. For people living with severe arthritis or chronic damage to their knee joint, pain relief … Read More

Exercise Guidelines for Heart Patients After Treatment

Recovering from heart disease is about more than medication and medical appointments. It’s about making safe, healthy lifestyle changes for continued health. Often the best option is to safely reintroduce safe, organized physical activity. 

Many heart patients feel overwhelmed when … Read More

Cloudy Urine: When Is It a Red Flag?

When it comes to health, urine is often underestimated simply because it elicits so many feelings due to the bodily functions involved. Yet, urine can tell you a lot about what might be happening inside your body. It is important … Read More

Understanding Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults and Kids

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that can occur in adults and children, but the causes, as well as the outcomes, may differ. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by damage to the kidneys’ small filters, glomeruli, which inappropriately allows too much … Read More

Tips to Keep Your Bladder Healthy Every Day

The bladder is a small organ with a significant role in everyday life in the human body. It stores liquid waste also called urine,  flushes out toxins from the body. By working hand in hand with the kidney, the bladder … Read More