What are the symptoms of a Stroke? When should I seek treatment?

About 700,000 Americans each year suffer from a stroke. A stroke is an attack on your brain. Strokes occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts.

Mastering Menopause

Some women consider menopause a health problem to bring to the doctor. Others view it as a natural part of life to be managed, not treated. Either way, this time of life can be a bit like traveling in a new city without a map — or even a clear destination.

What is an Athletic Trainer and why are they so important?

Athletic trainers (ATs) are specialized healthcare providers who are skilled and trained in the prevention of injury and illness, and examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergency, acute, or chronic injuries.

This Preventative Screening Could Save Your Life

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer combined in 2023. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 26 for women. A screening colonoscopy is the best way to prevent and detect colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is most treatable.

ICYMI: Colorectal Screening begins at age 45

American Cancer Society experts determined that screening starting at 45 could help save lives by discovering cancer in its earliest stages in younger adults