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Learning About Hernia Repair

Posted Tuesday, December 13, 2016

A hernia is a bulge or protrusion of a body tissue or organ through the structure that normally contains it. An abdominal hernia is an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. Common concerns include understanding the risks and how hernias are treated.

Infographic: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Posted Friday, December 9, 2016

Learn about the SAD which affects 10 to 20% of Americans.

Focus On Health During The Holidays

Posted Thursday, December 8, 2016

Holidays – a time of good cheer, family togetherness and lavish meals. However, the holidays shouldn’t mean over-indulgence, neglecting your fitness routine or disregarding your health.

Understanding Metastatic Cancer

Posted Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Metastatic cancer is a dangerous and often irreversible stage of cancer. Once a primary cancer spreads to other areas of the body the cancer has metastasized.

World AIDS Day

Posted Thursday, December 1, 2016

Champion the rights of people living with HIC and raise HIV awareness.

What is Psoriasis?

Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Psoriasis is a non-contagious autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin. Psoriasis appears as a reddish, scaly rash which is commonly found over the surfaces of the scalp, around or in the ears, the elbows, knees, navel, genitals and buttocks.

Dementia Overview

Posted Monday, November 28, 2016

Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities; severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. Though dementia generally involves memory loss, memory loss has different causes, thus memory loss alone doesn't mean you have dementia. Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. The damage affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected.

Premature Birth Overview

Posted Friday, November 25, 2016

A birth taking place more than three weeks before the due date is considered a premature birth. Due to the baby having less time to develop in utero, complications can occur with premature births.

Thanksgiving Wish

Posted Thursday, November 24, 2016

May you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving

Herniated Disc Overview

Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2016

As the disc degenerates from age or injury, the softer central portion can rupture (herniate) through the surrounding outer ring (annulus fibrosus). This abnormal rupture of the central portion of the disc is referred to as a disc herniation. Herniated discs can be caused by various reasons from age-related to accidental causes.