Do your shoulders feel tight after a day at the computer, or your back seems stiff first thing in the morning. Most of us blame our muscles, but another tissue may also be playing a role: fascia. Until recently, fascia was largely overlooked by scientists and healthcare professionals. During anatomy dissections, it was often removed
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What’s Normal and What’s Not Hearing clicking, popping, or tapping sounds in your knee after a total knee replacement (TKA) can be surprising and sometimes concerning. The good news: in most cases, these noises are a normal part of healing. Here’s what’s really happening inside the joint and when to reach out to your medical
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A Practical Guide to Hydration Water bottles have become a daily accessory. When I was growing up, no one carried one unless they were backpacking. Now, my daughters won’t leave the house without theirs. But how much water do we really need to be healthy—and are we overdoing it? How much water do we really
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Know Skin Cancer Signs I grew up in a time when tanning was trendy and sunscreen was optional. Born in 1965 and raised under the bright California sun, I grew up in a time when tanning was trendy and sunscreen was optional. Like many families then, mine didn’t fully understand, or even consider, the long-term
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Know the Signs, Take Action Many people, myself included, avoid drinking water to limit bathroom trips. When I’m out and about, I worry I won’t find a clean restroom, I don’t want to inconvenience my travel companions, or I simply don’t want to interrupt a fun activity. But skipping hydration, especially during hot summer months,
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Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a major contributor to long-term disability — especially in older adults.But here’s the good news: stroke is treatable if recognized and treated early. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! In this blog, I will explore the inspiring 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” and discuss a strategy that can make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alive Inside – 2014 Sundance Film Festival winning documentary “Alive Inside” is a
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This is the fourth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, and Legal Considerations and Aging. Later topics will include: Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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Make Your Next Doctor Visit More Effective and Satisfying Have you ever left the doctor’s office and realized as you drove away that you forgot to ask a critical question or that you didn’t really understand what the doctor explained about your most recent medical test? You are most certainly not alone. As a physical
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For most of us, good vision is vital to every waking moment of our lives. We would not know what to do without it yet we take it for granted. Henry David Thoreau said, “The eye is the jewel of the body.” Let’s take a few moments to cherish our vision like the jewel that
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