If you are fearful of the dentist, it is understandable to put off routine check-ups. But what if months turn into years and before you know it it's been a seriously long time since your last dentist appointment? First, know that you are not alone and that your dentist is used to working with patients who haven't had a checkup in years. Second, just follow these four
- Diabetes is an insidious disease that affects all parts of the body. One condition caused by constant high blood sugar levels is diabetic neuropathy. This is when the excess sugar in the body damages the nerves, causing numbness, tingling, and chronic pain in the extremities (e.g. feet and hands). While medication can be effective at managing diabetic nerve pain, it's
- You may not realize how much abuse your ankle takes each day. From standing and walking to playing sports or completing chores at home, your ankle plays a large role in your everyday life. Unfortunately, this daily use can also wreak havoc on the ligaments of your ankle, resulting in a painful sprain and possible loss of mobility. Considering an estimated 25,000 peopl
- Approximately 100 million Americans suffer with chronic pain. For many of these people, the source of their discomfort rests in their necks. Although the problem is commonly treated with a combination of pain medication and physical therapy, there are some simple things you can do in your daily life that may also reduce or eliminate your neck pain, and here are two yo
- If you have a loved one who is aging and is struggling to meet the daily requirements of self-care, keeping house and other needs, you might be thinking about an assisted living facility. Sometimes, family members hesitate to approach an assisted living transition because they don't want their loved one to feel abandoned. You can ease your worries when you understand