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Your body is home to about 30 trillion bacteria. It sounds weird, but bacteria help keep you healthy by supporting your immune system, reducing inflammation, helping to prevent infection and keeping…

As a geriatric specialist with Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, I care for the unique needs of older adults. Over the years, I’ve observed the long-term outcomes of certain lifestyle habits as well…

It’s probably safe to say nearly everyone is familiar with “brain freeze,” or that piercing headache you can get if you eat something cold like ice cream too fast. But did you know food allergies or…

Nobody likes going to the emergency room (ER). In fact, we often talk ourselves out of going, even if we aren’t completely sure of our decision. There are times when it’s obvious someone needs…

Heart health isn’t something you dwell on when you’re young. As you age, however, it may start to hit your radar. Every twinge or ache can raise a red flag in your middle-aged mind. And while all…

Strokes are commonly associated with older people, and for good reason. Seventy-five percent of all strokes happen to people who are 65 or older. However, a growing number of young people are…

One in five US adults have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though there are many, many types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common…

A cancer diagnosis is often fraught with fear and anxiety, and for many women that includes major apprehension about losing their hair during chemotherapy. The use of cold capping and scalp cooling…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an extremely common condition that can cause pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the hand and wrist. The belief that carpal tunnel syndrome only affects office workers…

It’s the season kids everywhere yearn for. For kids, summer is often a time of freedom, fun with friends, vacations and ice cream. For parents who are exhausted from a busy school year, it can be a…

The number of spinal surgeries performed in the United States continues to grow each year, and thanks to the latest technology and expert physicians, many patients are able to return home the day of…