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Living with chronic knee pain takes a toll on you mentally and physically. It can affect your exercise routine, your work, even your ability to perform everyday tasks like walking up and down stairs and getting in and out of a car. The five most common causes of knee pain are: 1) Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ...
If you’re living with shoulder or elbow pain, surgery may be required to alleviate your pain and enable you to get back to the activities that you enjoy. The good news is that surgical techniques and components have come a long way, making the experience more customized, safer and less invasive than in previous decades. ...
The Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression in youths and young ...
Temperatures are expected to stay over 90 degrees this week. Children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension or obesity need to be carefully monitored in hot weather conditions. Whenever possible, avoid being outdoors and stay in an air-conditioned area, either ...
Each child develops differently, both mentally and physically. An annual wellness checkup by a board-certified physician can detect medical and behavioral health issues early, keep immunizations up to date, and provide an opportunity for both you and your child to ask the doctor about any concerns you have. Pediatricians vs. Family Medicine Physicians Wellness visits ...
You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet, and if you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may have heard of the DASH diet. Combine the two and you get an eating plan designed to boost your brain health — among other benefits. How Our Diet Affects Our Brains As you age, it’s more difficult ...
Your body has a unique way of signaling when it isn’t getting the nutrients that it needs. Do you know how to read the signs? Here are a few ways that your body is letting you know that it’s not getting what it needs and some tips to a healthier lifestyle. 1. Cracked Lips or ...
There are five common obstacles that stop smokers from taking the leap, according to Amy Metzger, MSW, LCSW, behavioral health consultant at CentraState. They are: Fear of failure Lack of support Physical discomfort from withdrawal, such as cravings and urges Difficulty ending a “relationship” with cigarettes Lack of other coping skills to relieve stress But ...
For many people, it’s tough getting a healthy, home-cooked meal on the table every day. But it doesn’t need to be that way. “You can fit eating health into your busy schedule—you just have to be prepared and get a little creative,” says Aimee Crant-Oksa, MS, RD, FAND, clinical nutrition manager at CentraState. She recommends ...
Put some pressure on your bones—it’s good for them! Your bones are alive. Like muscles, they are living tissue and respond to pressure. When bones undergo good stress, such as bouncing, walking, or jumping, they will grow new cells. To maintain strong, healthy bones, two types of exercise are important: High & Low Impact Weight ...
