Tag: Health Matters
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Health Matters: Better Sleep for Better Health
By David B. Cohn, MD Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night? Do you find yourself dozing off in meetings, or drinking an extra cup of coffee to get through the afternoon? If so, you’re not alone. As many as 70 million Americans are living with a sleep disorder, according to…
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Health Matters: Recognizing Mental Health Concerns and How to Help
By Deborah Millar, RN Chances are you or someone you know has experienced a mental health issue. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, one out of every five adults will experience a diagnosable mental illness in any given year. In children and teens ages 6 to 17, the rate is one…
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Health Matters: Stroke: Knowing and Lowering Your Risk
By Paul Kaiser, MD More than 795,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, making it a leading cause of death and disability. But did you know that an estimated 80% of strokes are preventable, according to the American Heart Association? By knowing and lowering your…
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HEALTH MATTERS 6/10: Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
By David J. Herman, M.D. Recent cases of monkeypox in the United States and several other countries have many people wondering about the virus and whether the world is facing another pandemic like COVID-19. The good news is that monkeypox is very different from COVID-19 and is generally not easily spread between humans. However, it…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/27: Staying Safe This Summer
By Joseph V. Portale, MD With the start of the summer season right around the corner, many people are preparing to take to the great outdoors. Whether you plan to spend days on the beach or nights by the campfire, don’t let your summer adventures lead to a trip to the emergency room. Keep these…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/20: Managing Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
By Brian Culp, MD More than 32.5 million adults in the United States have osteoarthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, it is especially common in your knees and hips, which can make it hard to enjoy normal daily activities. Proper management,…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/13: When Colonoscopy Reveals Diverticulosis
By William N. Segal, MD So, you had your screening colonoscopy, and the results were negative. No cancerous or pre-cancerous growths. But your doctor did tell you that you have a condition called diverticulosis. You may not be familiar with this type of diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know. Common in the United States…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/29: Reduce Burden of Cancer with Palliative Care
By Ramy Sedhom, MD It is not uncommon for patients who have received a cancer diagnosis, or for those undergoing cancer treatment, to experience fatigue, pain and discomfort, nausea, vomiting and stress or anxiety. Fortunately, patients can find relief from these symptoms through palliative care. For patients with cancer, palliative care is meant to prevent…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/22: Helping a Loved One Deal with Trauma
By Aracely Reyes, MSW, LSW At least some level of trauma has touched virtually everyone’s life. Recognizing the signs of trauma and understanding what you can do to help yourself and a loved one deal with the stress is important. Programs available through Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health can help individuals work through trauma…