As we talk more about Traumatic Brain Injuries this month, recovery and a return to the previous level of function […]
HOW TO REHAB A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
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STRAIGHT TALK: ALL ABOUT CATARACTS
Although the focus is on glaucoma awareness this month, we thought we’d go all the way and look at eye […]
FIVE REASONS TO SEE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST – by Cleveland Clinic
I don’t know about you, but when I say ‘ouch’ with movement, I know it’s time to get some physical […]
GETTING IN ON MORE HERBS, LESS SALT DAY
August 29th is a day when we all should pay attention to our salt intake. Most of us have been […]
WHAT SHOULD I ASK MY DOCTOR WHEN I’M PRESCRIBED A NEW MEDICATION?
As the years progress, my bedside drawer has taken on a life of its own as a pharmacy with various […]
Living with Strokes Series – Part 5: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
You or your loved one is finally home, so now the work begins. A stroke often leads to long-term disabilities, […]
Living with Strokes – Part 4: Tips for the Home
Preparing the home for a stroke patient is essential to creating a risk-free environment that permits ease of movement and […]
OSTEOPENIA VS OSTEOPORSIS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Whereas osteoporosis has been a word in my parents’ vocabulary for decades, lately, I’ve seen the term osteopenia being used as well on my […]
STRAIGHT TALK: THE SCOOP ON ALCOHOL
Whether you indulge one day or over a period of time, alcohol can take its toll on your body in […]
IS IT AN ALLERGY? IS IT COVID? HOW TO KNOW?
Aaaachoo! Watery red eyes, clogged sinuses, itchy throat, congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and a case of tissues. Oh no! […]
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