Heart disease is a growing issue around the world. In 2020, heart disease accounted for 1 in 5 deaths in the United States, for a total of 697,000 deaths. Many instances of heart disease are preventable, and the Centers for Disease Control advises people to get at...
Blueish, elevated, clearly visible veins behind the knees, thighs, or along the legs. Many children first learn about varicose and spider veins by spotting them on their parents or grandparent, and attribute it to age. But varicose and spider veins have nothing to do...
Have you ever tried to complete a task, only to experience sudden, searing back pain? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Health Policy Institute, approximately 65 million Americans have recently gone through some form of back pain. Meanwhile, 16 million...
Midwest winters can be magical; quiet evening snowfalls and crisp, sparkling mornings are a welcome respite that makes the high heat and humidity of the intense summer months a distant memory. However, along with the decrease in temperature can come an unwelcome...
This time of year, small, memorable moments tend to fill our minds and hearts with reminders of happy times and seasonal transitions to come. Cooler and drier air, earlier evenings, twinkling lights, and festive songs on the radio signify a countdown to our favorite...