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Christine Johnson’s life was completely disrupted by chronic pain. “I wasn’t sleeping. I wasn’t eating. I’ve been in that much pain,” she said. “My pain before was 10, until I got my implant.”

Have you ever felt like your heart flip-flopped or skipped a beat, or experienced a fluttering feeling in your chest? That could be atrial fibrillation (AFib), one of the most common types of…

Breast cancer seems like something other people get, until it happens to someone you know (or yourself). While the overall risk for breast cancer among women in the United States is 13 percent, or 1…

Summertime is supposed to be laid-back and lazy, right? But summertime with kids always seems to get notoriously crazy. When fall rolls around, many parents are grateful for the return to a routine…

As the summer heat begins to rise, so do the delicious smells of grilling season. Grilling is a great way to bring your family and friends together while sharing a delicious meal that satisfies your…

When starting chemotherapy treatment, it’s normal to feel a little nervous as you head to your first infusion appointment. You’re hoping for a comfortable experience, but you may be there for up to…

While influencing factors like culture and family play a role in determining universal differences between the male and female genders, there’s a far more fundamental element at play: neurological…

Do you ever notice how the feeling of the warm sun on your skin helps put you in a better mood? Much of that feeling is your body’s reaction to vitamin D. Many of us crave it on dark, winter days…

How often do you end a busy day with fast food or a frozen, processed dinner? It happens. Convenience food is quick, easy and usually tastes good. Unfortunately, it can wreak havoc on your health…

Do you ever wonder what the dentist is looking for when they rub your neck or why they are taking so long looking inside your mouth? In addition to evaluating the health of your teeth and gums and…

Physicians agree that sleep, exercise and a healthy diet all factor into brain health. Annual checkups with your physician to address things like sleep, depression and memory loss are vital to keeping…

Incredibly common in adults, back pain can range from mildly annoying to severe enough to limit basic movements and significantly diminish quality of life. Back pain is a leading cause of disability…