2019

As an athlete, one of the last things I expected was to develop arthritis. However, I did. To me, arthritis meant I had to slow down, get a cane, and keep my legs elevated at all times. My doctor helped me to understand that I could continue living my life with some simple modifications to my daily routine. I did not have to give up sports. I created this blog to help other athletes who have been newly diagnosed with arthritis. With proper nutrition and the right lifestyle changes, you do not have to give up the sports you love.

3 Surgical Procedures To Diagnose And Treat Some Types Of Skin Cancer

13 December 2019
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When a lesion on the skin might be skin cancer, there are several surgical procedures that are used to either diagnose or treat the area. In many instances, surgical intervention is the only form of treatment needed for certain types of skin cancer that are not aggressive. Punch Biopsy Although a punch biopsy is intended to be a diagnostic tool, it can also be a treatment for some small skin cancer lesions. Read More …

Do You Have Lung Cancer? 3 Types Of Treatment Available

15 October 2019
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Lung cancer can be debilitating, and will eventually cause death if you do not get any type of treatment. This is especially true if you have cancer in both of your lungs. Fortunately, there are may treatment options you have available, three of which are listed below.   Chemotherapy If you are at a late stage in your cancer the doctor will likely suggest that you do chemotherapy. How long you have to have this therapy depends on how bad your cancer is. Read More …

Do You Have Shoulder Pain Whenever You Lift Your Arm? Here’s What You Need To Know About Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tears

20 September 2019
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If you experience shoulder pain whenever you lift your arm or whenever you sleep on your side at night, it may be a sign of a degenerative rotator cuff tear. The tendons of your rotator cuff attach to your upper arm bone, and they're responsible for keeping your shoulder joint stable. A torn tendon will cause pain whenever you lift your arm and shift your rotator cuff. As people age, degenerative rotator cuff tears from overuse become more likely. Read More …

How A Walk-In Clinic Treats Your UTI And What You Can Do To Relieve Symptoms

20 July 2019
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When you feel the urge to urinate frequently, but urination is painful and you aren't passing much urine whenever you go to the bathroom, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI.) UTIs are common, especially in women, and they're treated most effectively using antibiotics. If your primary care physician can't get you into the office soon enough, it's best to go to a walk-in clinic. UTIs, while painful, are not life-threatening by themselves— an emergency room visit is typically not required. Read More …

When To Get Tested For An STD: What Everyone Should Know

29 May 2019
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There's nothing wrong with having a healthy sex life -- but it's important to recognize the fact that sexually transmitted diseases (STD) can happen to anyone who is sexually active. It's also possible to transmit -- or acquire -- a sexually transmitted disease without realizing it. If you're a sexually active adult, here are some important facts you should know: An STD Can Happen At Any Age STDs are actually on the rise in people of all ages -- a fact that often takes older people by surprise. Read More …

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Tips for Athletes With Arthritis

As an athlete, one of the last things I expected was to develop arthritis. However, I did. To me, arthritis meant I had to slow down, get a cane, and keep my legs elevated at all times. My doctor helped me to understand that I could continue living my life with some simple modifications to my daily routine. I did not have to give up sports. I created this blog to help other athletes who have been newly diagnosed with arthritis. With proper nutrition and the right lifestyle changes, you do not have to give up the sports you love.

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