Patient story
Dec 19, 2025
2-3 min
Article
Nov 24, 2025
Article
3-4 min
Large amounts of opioids prescribed for pain following surgery were once the norm, but orthopaedic surgeons today are increasingly focused on…
Tips
3-4 min
Summer is here and for many of us that means taking our workouts outside. Sunshine and a change of scenery from the gym can be energizing, but…
Article
2-3 min
Back pain — exceedingly common and often chronic — sends millions of Americans to doctors every year, many of them making multiple visits in search of…
Article
2 min
With more than two million new cases of cancer expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year and more than 600,000 deaths from cancer…
Article
4 min
There's no worse feeling than looking into your child's eyes and knowing something is wrong. You want to do everything you can for them and yet you…
Tips
3-4 min
Many people wonder whether it's safe to travel during cancer treatment. In many cases, the answer is yes — with guidance from your care team and some…
Article
2 min
Matcha lattes, moon milk with ashwagandha powder, and reishi mushroom tea all look appetizing and aesthetic on social media, but how do they taste…
Article
3 min
Part of everyone’s day is spent staring at a screen. Screens are such a frequent part of daily life, we probably don’t even notice how often we’re…
Article
2-3 min
Life can get so busy. When summer arrives, the warm air and late evenings feel like a subconscious pause button. As summer loosens our schedules and…
Patient story
Plenty of young athletes have Olympic aspirations, but those dreams are out of reach for most. Rock climbing sensations Aiden and Logan Krajnik are…
Article
5-6 min
Disease can affect anyone, but some health conditions are more common in men because of a combination of genetics, hormones and lifestyle factors.…
Infographic
2-3 min
Extreme heat can do more than leave you feeling uncomfortable. It can put serious strain on your body, especially your heart. Spending time outdoors…
Article
3 min
Frequent dizziness after standing could be a sign of POTS.
Article
We recently cared for a young woman who had a rare, giant thrombosed (or partially clotted) cerebral aneurysm that had ruptured.
Patient story
2-3 min
Photo by: Ronit Bezalel Narrowing carotid arteries block blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of suffering a stroke, one of the most…
Patient story
5-6 min
Photo by: Ronit Bezalel On Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, Michael Kreda was in a really great place. He and his wife, Noreen, were preparing for a family trip…
Tips
2-3 min
Variety is the spice of life, and traveling is a great way to change your environment and experience something new. Neurological conditions don’t have…
Article
4 min
Learn subtle stroke symptoms and how to use BE-FAST and how to help lower your risk.
Article
3-4 min
The food pyramid, once the familiar visual of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, looks a little different now. Updated nutrition guidelines from…
Article
2-3 min
What to know about hantavirus: Symptoms, spread and prevention
Article
4 min
Learn how to balance the time you spend looking at your smartphone.
Article
4 min
The blazing sun isn’t the only thing that affects your skin in the summer.
Article
1-2 min
They say a dog is man’s best friend, but research suggests having a pet dog may be good for your heart, too. Studies have found that pet ownership may…
Article
2-3 min
The number of hip and knee replacements performed each year in the United States continues to climb, with more than 2 million patients undergoing…
Article
2-3 min
The right kind of movement can help reduce inflammation in joints.
Article
2 min
There’s a lot to be said for the simple act of washing your hands. Consistent handwashing can help prevent some miserable infections — and for those…
Article
2-3 min
We are quite literally surrounded by plastic, and tiny plastic elements known as microplastics are now found just about everywhere — including in…
Article
2-3 min
A neurologist provides facts about this progressive nervous system disease.
Article
3-4 min
Participation in youth sports is a rite of passage for many and an important foundation for a healthy, active life. However, overuse injuries are a…
Article
4-5 min
Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be overwhelming, with many unknowns — especially when it’s brain cancer. Hearing the words “you have a brain…
Article
2-3 min
When someone you care about is seriously hurting, it can be hard to know what to do.
Article
Bladder issues like stress incontinence or overactive bladder may sound minor until they start shaping your day. When every laugh, workout or outing…
Article
2 min
Want to get the most out of your workout? Get heart smart and stay in the zone. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate…
Patient story
3-4 min
Photo by: Ronit Bezalel For more than two years, Sandwich resident Mary Wiley struggled with crippling back pain. “I'd gone through physical therapy…
Article
3-4 min
With spring and warmer temperatures around the corner, kids of all ages will be spending more time outside in sports and outdoor activities, some of…
Article
3-4 min
Drinking alcohol is common — more than 84% of adults in the United States report having a drink at some point. Enjoying an occasional drink is…
1 min
When we think of cardiovascular disease, the mind often goes straight to dramatic events like heart attacks. Most of us know that hardened, clogged…
Article
1-2 min
If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might want to consider talking to your doctor about your risk for heart disease. Sleep apnea is a…
Article
1-2 min
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, mentally, emotionally and physically. And while there are many obvious physical changes, there are also some…
Article
3 min
Skin rashes are very common and can show up in many ways. They can be caused by things like heat, allergies, irritation, medications, or underlying…
Article
2-3 min
Getting sufficient quality sleep is critical for overall health and wellbeing. Yet many of us are challenged by chronic sleep deprivation, with a host…
Article
3-4 min
When something is going on with your health, most people fall into one of two categories: Keep it to yourself for fear of what others will think or…
Article
When we hear “spring training,” we often picture baseball players preparing for a new season. But many of us are athletes in our everyday lives…
Article
When your child says their legs hurt, it can be difficult for parents to determine what is causing the pain. Is it a normal part of growing up or a…
Joint replacement is not about age. It is about whether pain is limiting your life and keeping you from doing what you love. If arthritis has worn…
Article
2-3 min
Known as a silent disease because there are typically no symptoms before a fracture, osteoporosis is the most common cause of fractures in…
Article
2-3 min
Lymphedema — a buildup of fluid under the skin that causes swelling — is a potential risk and fear for some women undergoing surgical treatment for…
Patient story
2-3 min
Photo by: Ronit Bezalel Like many busy professionals, Lisa Agostino attempted to work through the increasing pain in her hip that continued to slow…
Patient story
2-3 min
Photo by: Ronit Bezalel Aloma Figueroa was out of town visiting her sister when a fluke fall led to a severely broken wrist. “I was walking and then…
Video
1 min
People living near Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital are discovering a place they can not only learn how to cook and eat healthy, it’s also a place…
Article
4 min
Coronary arteries supply your heart muscle with the blood it needs to work properly. When these arteries become clogged or narrowed, blood flow to the…
Article
1 min
Everyone experiences an upset stomach from time to time. It’s not pleasant, and you become way more familiar with your bathroom than you’d like. But…
Patient story
3 min
Hip pain nearly benched former NBA player Ronnie Grandison from the active life he loves. Thanks to ultra-minimally invasive hip replacements at…
Article
3-4 min
Joint pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting people of all ages. Whether it’s caused by arthritis, sports injuries, or everyday…
Article
3-4 min
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare. Across the world, doctors are discovering ways that AI can positively impact how they…
Article
3-4 min
Strokes are frightening and sometimes life-changing medical emergencies. Because they happen with little or no warning, they often seem like they come…
Article
2-3 min
You can usually tell when something feels “off” with your health. Fatigue, unexplained aches or constant thirst are signals your body sends when it…
Article
3 min
For many people, one of the biggest barriers to exercise is the overwhelming idea of exercise itself. Social media feeds are filled with marathon…
Patient story
5 min
Photo by: Ronit Bezalel When musician and audio-visual technician Jason Ledgard suddenly could not hear out of his left ear, he found a partner in…
Article
2 min
Kidney stones and gallstones can both cause sudden, intense pain along with nausea and vomiting — symptoms that often send people to the emergency…
