Medically reviewed by Katherine Amodeo, MDMost people don’t think about their brains when they’re trying to beat the heat. They think about sunscreen, cold drinks and finding a shady spot. Summer’s combination of high temperatures and poor hydration, though, can take a real toll on cognitive function, affecting your ability to focus and stay sharp throughout the day. Understanding the connection between heat, hydration and cognitiveContinue reading “Keeping Your Brain Healthy This Summer: Hydration, Heat and Cognitive Function “
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Why Timing in Cancer Care Matters and What Patients Should Expect
Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQWhen people think about cancer care, they often focus on treatment. What surgery will I need? Will I need chemotherapy? How soon can we start?But before any of that happens, there is a phase that is just as important, and often more complex. The timeContinue reading “Why Timing in Cancer Care Matters and What Patients Should Expect”
Men’s Health Spotlight: Don’t Ignore Urinary Symptom
Medically Reviewed by Mitchell Fraiman, MDFrequent bathroom breaks? Slower stream? That “just getting older” explanation might not tell the whole story. While urinary changes are common with age, they can also signal underlying issues that deserve a closer look. From prostate enlargement to infection or kidney problems, paying attention to these early signs can helpContinue reading “Men’s Health Spotlight: Don’t Ignore Urinary Symptom”
Getting Your Body Ready for Spring Gardening Season
Medically reviewed by Peter W. Lementowski, MD and Rajkumar Selvanayagam, MDAs the weather warms and gardens begin to come back to life, many people look forward to spending long hours planting, pruning, and preparing their yards for spring. Gardening is a great way to stay active, reduce stress, and enjoy the outdoors. But after aContinue reading “Getting Your Body Ready for Spring Gardening Season”
Joint Pain vs. Arthritis: How to Know When It’s Time to See a Specialist
Medically reviewed by Peter W. Lementowski, MD and Rajkumar Selvanayagam, MDOccasional aches and pains are a common part of life, especially after physical activity or a long day on your feet. But when joint discomfort becomes persistent or interferes with daily activities, it may be a sign of something more than temporary soreness.Understanding the differenceContinue reading “Joint Pain vs. Arthritis: How to Know When It’s Time to See a Specialist”
What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body
Medically reviewed by Lauren Augello, MDFor many people, alcohol is a routine part of social life: a glass of wine with dinner or a beer during the big game. It can be easy to overlook how drinking alcohol affects the body. Whether you drink regularly or only once in a while, understanding alcohol’s effects onContinue reading “What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body”
What You Didn’t Know About Living Organ Donation
Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, and 17 die each day while waiting. Living organ donation can change that.
Many people don’t realize you can donate more than just a kidney, living donors can also give a portion of their liver, pancreas, or even a lung. The human body is incredibly resilient, allowing donors to live full, healthy lives with just one kidney or a partial organ. Plus, you don’t need an exact blood type match to be a donor, compatibility is more flexible than most think.
Living donation is safer than ever, with low risks and strong medical and emotional support systems for donors. Some states even offer tax benefits to help offset costs. Whether donating to a loved one or a stranger, living donors have the power to save lives.
The Sleep-Brain Health Connection: What Your Sleep Says About Your Neurological Health
Medically reviewed by Jack Horng, MDThe brain never really clocks out. Even during sleep, it’s performing some of its most critical work, and what happens during those hours has consequences that extend well beyond how you feel the next morning. Researchers have found that the quality and quantity of sleep you get over time haveContinue reading “The Sleep-Brain Health Connection: What Your Sleep Says About Your Neurological Health”
Cancer Screenings: Which Tests You Need and When
Medically reviewed by Marjorie Zauderer, MDStaying current on cancer screenings is one of the most effective things a person can do for their long-term health, but knowing exactly which tests apply to you, and when to start them, isn’t always straightforward. Guidelines have shifted in recent years, risk factors vary from person to person, andContinue reading “Cancer Screenings: Which Tests You Need and When”
Colonoscopy Myths, Debunked
Medically reviewed by Ryan Bendl, DO, FACS, FASCRSFor many adults, the word colonoscopy brings up anxiety, discomfort or a long list of reasons to put it off. But colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent or catch cancer early, when it’s most treatable. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,Continue reading “Colonoscopy Myths, Debunked”