Pain

Some NFL Players May Use Guardian Caps This Season—Can They Really Protect Against Head Injuries?

The NFL regular season has kicked off, and loyal viewers might notice a new addition to some players’ helmets: a layer of padding....

Stroke: What You Need to Know

What Is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage...

After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says

A Georgia couple is suing a health care system after they say staff at one of its Atlanta hospitals misplaced a portion of the husband’s...

How to Get Rid of a Headache

Headaches happen. The good news is there are several simple things you can do to ease the pain or keep it from getting worse. Try these...

Doctor speaks out after saving umpire's life at son's baseball game

A Little League baseball umpire and the doctor who saved his life are speaking out about the lifesaving rescue that took place on a...

How to Relieve Ear Pressure

Ear pressure can be an unpleasant sensation. You might notice fullness, stuffiness, muffled hearing, or pain within your ear. It happens...

Surprising Reasons for Back Pain

Insomnia You might expect a sore back to keep you up at night. But sleep problems can also lead to back pain or make it worse. One study...

HOW DIFFERENT CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AFFECT MUSCLES AND NERVES?

Climate change affects everything from the environment to our health. But have you ever thought how climate change can impact your...

Treat Inflammation through Food Choices

Any time we see the term “inflammation,” we think of negative health issues. In reality, when our bodies are working the way they are...

9 Top Questions About Lower Back Pain, Answered

You don’t just have to grin and bear it. Find out what might be causing your lower back pain — and what treatments can help. For seniors,...

Understanding Inflammation — Spot It, Treat It, Prevent It

This term gets used a lot, but many people don’t understand what it means. Here’s how chronic inflammation harms your health and how you...

8 THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE JOINT PAIN AFTER 50

There is a piece of folklore about a 90-year-old man named John. He went to his doctor complaining of an aching left knee. The doctor...

Why Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It

Arthritis is more common with age, but there are ways to keep the pain to a minimum Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands? If you're...

Tailbone stretches for pain and soreness relief

The tailbone, or coccyx, is at the base of the spine. Various stretches, lifestyle, and medical remedies may help manage tailbone pain....

What is the impact of back pain over time?

Most people struggle with back pain at some point, and its effects on the quality of life can be far-reaching. A new study looks at the...

Back and Neck Pain

Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can restrict mobility and...

Osteoporosis - Are You At Risk?

There are a variety of factors – both controllable and uncontrollable – that put you at risk for developing osteoporosis. It is important...

Osteoporosis

Overview Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or...

4 Common Causes of Foot Pain for Seniors (and How to Avoid Them)

Foot pain can get in the way of living your best life. Here’s why you might be having issues, plus tips to alleviate the ouch. You’re...