In 2025, the American Cancer Society predicts that roughly 154,270 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 52,900 lives will be lost. By 2030, diagnoses among people under the age of 50 are expected to increase by more than 140%, and...
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Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are both extremely dangerous conditions that require immediate medical attention. Many people confuse the two and use the terms interchangeably, but they are not the same. The American Heart Association describes cardiac...
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You’ve probably heard the saying “get your steps in”, and the recommendation to aim for 10,000 steps a day. When measured, 10,000 steps equate to 5 miles, which is a lot of walking. While it’s a great goal to walk 5 miles every day, it’s not...
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Suffering from achy legs? Then you may already know it could be PAD, or peripheral artery disease. PAD is a vascular condition when narrowed or blocked blood vessels reduce blood flow to limbs and other lower extremities. This is often characterized by...
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Pelvic rehabilitation is a specialty type of physical therapy that focuses on the pelvic region. Catholic Health’s pelvic rehab therapists have pursued advanced training so we can assist you in regaining control of your life. Pelvic floor dysfunction...
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Dr. Mark Jajkowski, Director of Thoracic Surgery at Catholic Health, spent years tracking a statistic important to physicians and their patients: 60 percent of his lung cancer surgery patients are going home with no prescription for pain-reducing narcotics,...
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Given how common it is to hear someone talk about their “sweet tooth” or claim they’re experiencing a sugar craving, have you ever wondered if it’s actually possible to become addicted to sugar? “It is not physiologically...
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Can wearing unsupportive footwear cause orthopedic issues? The answer is YES, according to Dr. Jessica Drzewiecki, a board-certified podiatrist at Trinity Medical Orthopaedics. Proper fitting shoes increase support for your feet, knees, and hips, all while...
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Rapidly deleting those “is this normal?” search queries, sweaty palms when it’s time to tackle the topic with your GYN… sound familiar? Either way, it seems as though women are [unfortunately] still embarrassed to talk about feminine...
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“The biggest thing is this: When you’re suffering from joint pain, it’s the simple things – the ones folks take for granted – that become problematic. And as you get older, it’s those simple things that start to mean more. If...
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