by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2017 | General News, Health
There’s a common saying I’ve heard more than once: “You’re going to love your surgeon but hate your physical therapist.” They were right but it was nice to have the warning. Rehab is tough, even with something routine like rotator cuff...
by Alfred Poor | July 13, 2017 | General News, Medical
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not able to pump blood effectively. One of the results of this chronic condition is that fluid builds up in the patient’s body. In time, the lungs start to fill with fluid — as with pneumonia — and...
by Alfred Poor | May 11, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health
When it comes to getting healthy, one thing that almost all of us can do is lose a little extra weight. And lots of companies are ready to offer wearable Health Tech devices that are intended to help make this easier for you. Some of them are a bit unusual, such as...
by Alfred Poor | February 10, 2015 | Medical
You may have heard of Temple Grandin. This remarkable woman has autism, and among other accomplishments, developed new designs for corrals that help reduce the stress in cattle. At the age of 18, she invented a “hug box” that would apply pressure to her...