Along with diet and exercise, sleep is a cornerstone of good health. Yet too many people overlook its importance and even boast about how little they get of it. Better Sleep Month this May is a good time to take stock of your sleep habits to ensure you’re getting the rest your body needs.
The colonoscopy procedure is the best method we have to prevent and detect colorectal cancer.
Last year, the 57 poison control centers in the United States received 2.4 million calls about poison exposures. More than 90 percent of those occurred in the home and slightly more than half were among children under the age of 6.
The term heart failure is somewhat misleading. It implies that the heart has stopped working, but it actually refers to a beating heart that is too weak or impaired to pump enough oxygen and blood to the cells. While heart failure cannot be cured, it can be managed with medication, a healthy lifestyle and sometimes surgery.
Heart disease historically has been viewed as a “male disease,” but now we know better. In fact, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Yet, only 1 in 5 women believe that it is her greatest health threat.
The flu hit early and hard this season, and the outbreak has yet to run its course. We don’t know how long it will last or how many people will be infected, but it’s not too late to take preventive action.
The goals of every knee replacement surgery at OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital are to relieve disabling pain and restore function in the knee. Physical therapy plays a key role in the process by maximizing recovery and preventing complications after a knee replacement.
For some drivers, a recent injury or the aging process might pose new challenges that make driving more difficult, but with the help of a rehabilitation program at OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital, they can learn the skills they need to get back in the driver’s seat.