The opioid crisis has taken its toll on many Pennsylvania families and others across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 18 out of 100 Americans have used illicit drugs or misused prescription medications. An average of 115...
Doctors are working to ensure the safe use of opioid-based prescription medications as a first line of pain control, particularly for chronic pain sufferers. Some health care professionals and patients are exploring the use of complementary and alternative treatments...
We’ve all heard it: “You are what you eat.” Although it is a cliche, the idea behind the saying is that what you eat directly correlates with your body’s health. With master’s degrees in nutrition science and public health, Cynthia Sass consults...
It’s official—you and your doctor have discovered you are prone to migraines. What can you do to relieve the pain? According to Mayo Clinic, there are simple steps to “head off” the pain. While medication is a proven way to treat and prevent migraines,...
Most people have encountered headaches at one time or another. But have your headaches ever been so bad or lasted so long that you think they might be a migraine? How do you tell the difference? When it comes to pain or pressure in your head, knowing the...
Migraines can be caused by different factors, including age, environment, diet, and other lifestyle choices. According to the American Migraine Foundation, there are nine different types of migraines. They say pinpointing the cause of a migraine can be...
“There is a silent health crisis in America. … It’s the fact that, on average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women,” Dr. David Gremillion from Men’s Health Network said. During the last 30 years, life expectancy for men has dropped in...
Mental illness continues to carry the burden of stigma. Unfortunately, this stigma can cause people to avoid seeking help from doctors or admitting to loved ones that they have mental health challenges out of fear of being judged or treated differently. Therapist Chis...
Who’s the stubborn guy in your life when it comes to his health? Women live longer than men by more than five years. There are many reasons that this trend has developed—but one of the biggest is that women are 100 percent more likely to visit the doctor...
It’s easy to say you need help from a medical professional when you are bleeding or you have broken a bone. It’s harder to admit you need help when the pain you are feeling isn’t visible on the outside and is difficult to express with words. We’re here to remind you...