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Why Using a Spirometer After Surgery Matters
Surgery can change the way you breathe temporarily, which can put you at higher risk of pneumonia or lung infection. For a while after surgery, anesthesia...
October 02
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Who Should Consider It and Why It Matters
Maybe your mom had breast cancer. Maybe your aunt did too. Or maybe you saw a post online about a “breast cancer gene” and now you can’t stop thinking...
September 27
How Parents Can Help Kids With Chronic Conditions Stay Active
If your child has arthritis, asthma, diabetes or another chronic condition, you’ve probably felt torn more than once. You want them to play with friends,...
September 24
What to Do When You Can’t Sleep: Tips for Tonight
You went to bed tired, but now you are wide awake. Maybe your thoughts will not slow down, you cannot get comfortable or you keep checking the clock and...
September 23
How to Prevent Common Video Game Injuries
Video games can be a fun way to relax, compete and connect with others. But long gaming sessions, repetitive hand movements and poor posture can lead to...
September 22
What Is Single-Port Robotic Surgery?
If you need a surgical procedure, you may hear the term “single-port robotic surgery” or “single incision robotic surgery” and wonder if it’s an option...
September 22
Pulled Hamstring: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
A sudden pain or pulling feeling in the back of your thigh may be a hamstring strain, commonly called a pulled hamstring. Some injuries are mild and improve...
September 21
Kegel Exercises for Men: Improve Your Bladder Control and Sexual Health
If you have trouble with urine leakage, rushing to the bathroom more often or are recovering from prostate cancer treatment, you may have heard about Kegel...
September 15
What to Expect if Your Baby Needs Physical Therapy
If your pediatrician suggests physical therapy for your baby, it’s normal to be worried. You might even think you did something wrong. But babies can need...
September 11