Medical Conditions

Despite what you have been told by your doctor, or perhaps what you have seen with friends or family, the diagnosis of an auto-immune condition is not a life sentence. An auto-immune diagnosis does not automatically subject you to a lifetime…

Shoulder pain is a common complaint among the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, it is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion and is subject to a lot of wear…

Today, approximately 50 million people in the United States are suffering from hearing loss. Yet nearly 42 million (that’s nearly 80%!) of them go without treatment. Hearing loss has been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services…

I’ve suffered with gastrointestinal issues literally all my life. Even as a small child I would get a stomach ache whenever I was anxious about something. I was also a picky eater, and I’m sure the limited variety of fruits and vegetables in my diet contributed to the condition…

I’ll never forget the day I looked down in the shower and saw clumps of hair swirling around the drain. My heart sank. I was just 48. “What’s happening to me?” I thought. Was it stress? Diet? Something more serious? That moment turned me into a detective of my…

Aging is a natural process, but it doesn’t have to mean declining health. For women over 60, certain medical conditions become more common, yet many can be prevented or managed with proactive care. By understanding the risks and taking simple steps, you can protect your body…

When winter settles in with its cold winds and damp chill, many people living with arthritis notice their joints feel stiffer and more painful. Cold weather, especially when paired with rain or humidity, can trigger flare-ups that make everyday movement uncomfortable…

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those gals who’s had (extreme) White Coat Syndrome my entire life. Just the sight of a blood pressure cuff can make my numbers spike! Recently, my partner Mark took a terrible fall down a full flight of stairs. He broke five ribs…

Women are more likely to get dementia, more likely to be family caregivers, and more likely to be working in one of the facilities that supports families and those affected. It’s a big issue for us. To be honest, worrying will get you nowhere…

Chances are that during the course of your lifetime, or maybe more so in your 50s and 60s, you’ve known people who’ve said that they wanted to end their lives. Perhaps they were victims of trauma or were dealing with physical…