by ArchWell Health Exercise can become more difficult with age. Aches and pains from arthritis can make activities you once enjoyed feel like a chore. It can also feel overwhelming to decide what exercises will help reduce the joint stiffness and muscle pain associated with arthritis. But there is good …
Read More »Blood in Your Urine? Don’t Delay, Seek Out Health Care
Bladder cancer is a significant health concern in the U.S., and there are some interesting gender differences to be aware of. Bladder cancer mainly affects adults over 55, with the highest rates in those ages 65–74. It is the third most diagnosed cancer in U.S. men, who are three to …
Read More »Understanding Venous Leg Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
We’ve all experienced minor cuts, scrapes, or bruises on our legs. In most cases, these injuries begin to heal within two weeks. However, if a wound on your leg seems to be worsening, increasing in size, or producing drainage, it could be a venous leg ulcer (VLU)—a condition requiring medical …
Read More »Mirror Therapy – Hope for Pain and Stroke Sufferers
Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …
Read More »Don’t Give Up
OK. So here we are… five months into a new year. How are things working out for you? Did you set goals for making this year the best year ever? Did you have dreams and ambitions to make this year different? Did you plan on making things better? Well… how …
Read More »At the onset of a stroke: Prompt Treatment Can Save Lives and Lessen Long-Term Side Effects
T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. When you are experiencing symptoms of stroke, minutes matter! There is a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can break through a blood clot, but not everyone with stroke …
Read More »Assisted living for memory care: understanding the benefits
By Zachary Gray, Executive Director Assisted living communities are designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who need assistance with daily activities. Memory care, which is a specialized form of assisted living, is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with memory-related conditions such as dementia or …
Read More »Four Ways Exercise Protects Your Brain
If you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, scientists will be the first to tell you: It might be time to start getting serious about exercise. Studies have shown that physical exercise is one of eight established ways to reduce dementia risk. Scott Forbes, an associate professor …
Read More »Post Pregnancy Leg Health
Pregnancy can cause varicose veins which persist after delivery. Post pregnancy, with time, they only get worse; especially if there are further pregnancies. Vascular Vein Centers is here to help during and after pregnancy and treat your varicose veins with minimally invasive procedures. Post Pregnancy Q & A Why does …
Read More »Non-Drug Help for Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia?
Saving Your Brain is a state-of-the-art facility that offers non-drug programs that offer viable solutions for almost any neurodevelopmental, behavioral, academic, psychological, or mental health issue. Currently we are seeing people from age 2 to age 88 and every age group in between. Some of our younger school age children …
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