February 2015

As winter drags on, many people are likely struggling to include vegetables in their meals without resorting to the same-old recipes. Healthy eating is simply easier in the spring, summer and fall, as fresh options and warmer temperatures allow you to create a variety of salads and other dishes that incorporate vegetables. As the weather […]

New research indicates that they just don’t make hips like they used to! Studies indicate that between now and 2050, the use of hip joint replacement surgery will increase by 174%. In 2013, there were about 332,000 hip replacements and that number is expected to climb to 572,000 by 2030. Similarly, knees are vulnerable to […]

If you’ve been having difficulty sleeping, you may suffer from sleep apnea. If you bring your concerns to your doctor, they should refer you to a sleep specialist. To confirm the diagnosis of sleep apnea, you’ll need to undergo a sleep study, where a specialist will use diagnostic equipment to track your breathing during the […]

If you have chronic pain, you likely know just how difficult it can be to find a pain management technique that can effectively reduce your discomfort. Defined as ongoing pain related to an injury, infection, or mental or emotional stress, the long duration of this problem is exactly what makes it so difficult to find […]

Arthritis is caused by inflammation, wear and other stressors which affect the joints, causing significant pain and reducing a person’s mobility. Because of this, a patient with arthritis may rely heavily on pain relief products to go about their daily tasks without discomfort. However, there are a number of pain management methods a patient with […]

Muscle pain is a significant problem for many people around the world, reducing their mobility and making it more difficult for them to enjoy their daily lives. This problem can have a number of different causes, ranging from injury to actual medical conditions. However, one common type of discomfort, neck pain, can often arise from […]

As affluent, educated women relegate a large portion of their twenties to career building rather than family building, the need for infertility solutions is on the rise. However, age is just one of many causes of infertility in women. Women’s health has come a long way in the last 50 years and suggests that many […]