If heavy snowstorms are in your weekly forecast, chances are you’re preparing yourself for a hefty shoveling workout once the skies clear. Shoveling can actually be a great form of exercise, if you are up to the task. In fact, studies show that shoveling is...
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Minimally invasive gynecological (GYN) surgery can treat a wide variety of conditions. Sometimes, gynecological surgery is recommended for further evaluation of a condition, or to treat conditions that affect the organs in the female pelvic region. Though...
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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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What does it mean when someone says “sitting is the new smoking”? The phrase actually illustrates the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle on our health. So much so that it’s enough to be compared to cigarette smoking. The Trouble with Too Much...
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If you are expecting a new baby, you are probably anticipating major life changes ahead. Though you may be preparing yourself for long, sleepless nights and more than a few fussy moments, many new mothers do not anticipate the impact this can have on their...
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Did you know diabetes affects women differently than men? According to medical research, diabetes increases the risk of heart disease by about four times in women and only two times in men. And it doesn’t stop there, women living with diabetes are more...
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If you’re considering orthopedic surgery, you might wonder how long recovery may take. The length of rehabilitation varies from person to person, but almost always begins immediately after surgery. Following the procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will...
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Our outpatient physical therapy services recently created a conservative approach to treating neck and back pain with the goal to reduce suffering and disability, while allowing people to return to the lifestyle they enjoy. The Catholic Health Outpatient...
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You’ve stocked up on face masks and hand sanitizer. You’ve purchased a new pair of sneakers and the all-important backpack. With the first day of school right around the corner, how do you help your child prepare for this new normal? Which tips...
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As a parent, you want to do what’s best for your child. One of the many ways we keep our children safe is through routine immunizations. The fact is, the less we vaccinate, the better chance a virus has of transmission and mutating into new, stronger...
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