What are the Causes of Gout? Part 2
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease What causes gout? There are a number of risk factors are associated with hyperuricemia and gout. They include: Genetics: Many people with gout have a family history of the disease. Estimates range from 20 to 80 percent. Gender and age: It is […]
Can Hearing Loss Increase My Chances of Falling?
By Laura Mergen, Au.D, CCC-A In the vast majority of cases, the short answer is no, hearing loss cannot increase your chances of falling or affect your balance in any way. There are a few occasions when hearing loss and dizziness may happen at the same time. In these cases, there is generally a very […]
Venous Disease 101
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Venous disease can range from cosmetic issues to potentially life-threatening conditions. Varicose and spider veins are some of the most common symptoms of venous disease. At one time, these and other vein conditions were treated mainly using surgery. However, there are now many […]
Fragility Fractures: Not Just Clumsiness
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center One in two women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture caused by osteoporosis in her remaining lifetime. Despite its prevalence, there are many myths and misconceptions about this “silent” disease. These myths may be a reason why osteoporosis is […]
New Prevention Program Could Reduce People’s Risk of Developing Diabetes
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Saint James — John W. Albrecht Medical Center One in three adult Americans — that’s 86 million people — have prediabetes and most of them don’t know it. Having prediabetes means your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. This raises your […]
Oral Cancer The Unpleasant Reality — Part 4
By Alexander Germanis Learning from mistakes is a vital part of growth. We start making mistakes nearly from birth and certainly throughout childhood. It is through those mistakes that we better ourselves and, hopefully, make fewer mistakes as the years pile up. However, learning from the mistakes made by others can teach just as effectively […]
Colon Cancer: A Common and Preventable Disease
By Robert E Clark, MD, Digestive Disease Consultants If you could take a test which could drastically reduce your risk of cancer, would you take it? I know I would. Fortunately, doctors can conduct these tests in their offices or at a medical clinic without the need for a hospital stay. Colon cancer is very […]
How to Retire Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
Submitted by McBeath Financial Group We’ve all heard the quote, attributed most often to Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most esteemed founding fathers. Like most memorable sayings, it’s easy to remember, and therefore easy to quote. But, who among us actually takes this quote seriously? When planning for the future, do we really stop and […]
Colorectal Cancer 80 Percent by 2018 and Beyond
By Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN, Health Educator at the Community Cancer Center Last year, the Community Cancer Center reported on the 80 percent by 2018 Colon Cancer initiative. Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it would be a good time to provide an update on the success of this project. The […]
Participating in Activities You Enjoy – More Than Just Fun and Games
Submitted by Meadows at Mercy Creek Assisted Living June feels great. She enjoys gardening, playing cards with friends on Tuesdays and Fridays at the senior center, and taking a water aerobics class at an indoor pool. She turns 78 this year, but she feels like she’s still in her forties. Does June’s active lifestyle have […]