November 25, 2019
Emergency and Urgent Care, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
What to Do After a Fall: The Right Steps to Take

Falls can happen to anyone. In the United States, as many as one in four adults over age 65 suffers from a fall each year. Even though many falls aren’t…

November 22, 2019
Prevention and Wellness
The First 6 Steps: What You Need to Know About an Epilepsy Diagnosis

Epilepsy can be a frustrating illness to deal with for both sufferers and their families. The condition is common — millions of people experience epileptic seizures — but it’s...
November 15, 2019
Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

What are the colorectal cancer risk factors, and what can you do to prevent them? As with many other cancers, there are elements of developing colorectal cancer that are still…

November 11, 2019
Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Prevention and Wellness
5 Arthritis Trigger Foods to Avoid

Dietary choices are always important to overall health, but if you have arthritis, the foods you choose can have a surprising impact on your joint health. You may find some…

November 8, 2019
Exercise and Fitness, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
The Role of Physical Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation

If you or someone you care for has a stroke, you’ll want to know about the benefits of stroke rehabilitation. A stroke often limits such basic activities as walking or…

November 4, 2019
Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness, Research
The Surprising Link Between Mental Health and Heart Disease

The connection between mental health and heart disease is nothing new to health care professionals. Doctors have long known that behaviors associated with certain mental health disorders can...
November 1, 2019
Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness
Dealing With Dementia: 7 Tips for Caregivers

If someone in your family has been diagnosed with dementia, you may feel sad, angry, or scared for the future. As your loved one experiences progressive memory loss, how will…

October 28, 2019
Health IT | Telehealth, Medical Procedures, Medical Treatments, Prevention and Wellness
World’s Smallest Pacemaker Now Offered at Mercy General Hospital

Every year in the United States, doctors implant about 200,000 pacemakers. Most often, they are used to treat people with a condition called bradycardia, a type of arrhythmia in which…