May is Stroke Awareness Month! The better you arm yourself with the facts about stroke, including warning signs and preventative measures, the more prepared you will be if a stroke happens to you or a loved one. Unfortunately, it’s not an unlikely...
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Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects nearly 2 million people per year. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia connects the heel bone to your toes, and...
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If you’ve suffered from a bad injury or endure chronic pain, you might be referred to a physical therapist or physiatrist. If your physician recommends both, you may be wondering: what’s the difference? Why do I need to see two specialists for the same...
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If you suffer from a heart condition, or just had heart surgery or a heart attack, you may have heard your doctor mention starting a cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac rehab is a program designed to help people stay healthy and prevent another cardiac...
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Diet plays a huge role when it comes to our overall health. Poor nutrition can lead to a myriad of issues, like obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, even cancer. It can also raise your risk of dying from a stroke or heart disease. The “cardiac diet” is an...
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U.S. News & World Report, a leading national authority on hospital rankings and consumer advice, named Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and Sisters of Charity of Hospital Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2022- 2023. Of the 300 hospitals that received the...
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Kenmore resident Joan LaDuca celebrated her 100th birthday last December with a newly-mended heart. Her doctors and the cardiac team from the Catholic Health Heart Center at Mercy Hospital were pleased to play an important role in the centenarian’s ongoing...
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During pregnancy, women can expect to have frequent checkups with their obstetrician. Prenatal care, or the care you get while pregnant, is important not just for mothers, but for baby as well. But what is prenatal care, and why do women need it? It can seem...
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Your thyroid plays a vital role in your health and wellness by regulating many functions in the body. Located at the base of the neck, this butterfly-shaped gland controls the rate of your metabolism, heartbeat, body temperature, women’s menstrual cycles,...
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Think about it: Are your elderly relatives and loved ones getting enough socialization? A healthy social life is not just a luxury for seniors. In fact, medical studies show that regular socialization can improve quality of life, mental health, and cognitive...
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