Not all hand pain and tingling are carpal tunnel. Most people have heard of carpal tunnel, but another very common condition that causes hand pain, tingling, and numbness is called “cubital tunnel.” Similar to carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel is a compression of a nerve in your arm (a peripheral nerve). There are three main nerves that provide function to the …

Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache, which means the headache was not caused by trauma, disease, or tumor. According to the World Health Organization, one in twenty people in the developed world suffer from a daily tension headache; 80 percent of women and 67 percent of men will experience this type of headache. Cause The exact …

It’s hard to walk down the street or even sit in an office without seeing someone with their earbuds listening to their iPhones, iPods, or whatever device they are attached to. For kids today, it’s almost part of their wardrobe. Earbuds can ultimately lead to hearing loss – but they don’t have to. We are born with five senses; these …

A urine culture is the gold standard for testing for urinary tract infections, according to  St. Elizabeth Physicians’ Dr. Sonia Chopra, a board-certified urologist, as opposed to the dipstick test. She added that it commonly takes 24-48 hours, but the culture helps the doctor decide which antibiotic to use. The urine culture identifies the bacteria causing the infection and should …

For years, Gatorade was the only sports drink out there. Developed in the 1960s by University of Florida trainers “” hence that “Gator” in “Gatorade” “” the popular drink held a near monopoly for decades as its popularity soared with professional athlete endorsements, sideline dousings of winning coaches and the “Is it in you?” commercials. In recent years, other brands …

Now that the weather is warming up, it will become much more tempting to jump off that treadmill and opt for an outdoor run. If you can’t wait to get back outside, you may want to try trail running. The number of trail runners in the United States increased from 4.5 million to more than 6 million between 2006 and …

Summer’s wonderful for getting outdoors. But if that includes moving your workouts outdoors  – or, more challenging, starting a workout regimen outdoors – you need to keep some things in mind to protect your body. Start with these five: WHEN TO HYDRATE In hot, humid temperatures, you’re going to sweat more, and the time to account for that isn’t after …

If you’re a mom, you know that your heart doubles in size with love after your baby is born. But did you know that breastfeeding your baby can have a positive impact on your cardiovascular health? A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) shows that women who breastfeed can reduce their cardiovascular disease and stroke …

As the summer days gradually come to an end, we understand the mix of emotions that arise as you prepare your child for another school year. The anticipation, excitement, and even a touch of nervousness can create a whirlwind of emotions for both you and your child. We’re here to support you as the seasons change by providing an essential …