Archive for May, 2017

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, at any age. In America today, stroke in young adults is increasing at an alarming rate. On top of that, 73% of young Americans are not familiar with stroke symptoms and the need for urgent medical attention. During National Stroke Awareness Month learn more about the impact… read more

What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis by the Numbers: Nearly 53 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis; that number is expected to… read more

With 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and highly treatable when detected early. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self- examination of their skin, so that they… read more