Do you know the signs of a stroke? This year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States will suffer from a stroke. Unfortunately, roughly 137,000 of those people will not survive the incident.
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As the warmer weather lures people out of their homes and out into nature, it’s important to know how to protect yourself from one of Michigan’s native insects: the tick.
Last year’s World Mental Health Report found that one in eight people live with a mental health condition. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic and other current events have exacerbated those conditions. Rates of depression and anxiety have increased by 25% since last year, and US teen population—especially teenage girls—are the most impacted demographic.
Patients suffering from chronic tendonitis, mild to moderate arthritis and muscle or joint injuries might be candidates for a treatment that literally harnesses their body’s own natural healing abilities.
While stressful situations are often impossible to avoid completely, there are steps you can take to help manage long-term stress in meaningful, effective ways.
At Holland Hospital Endocrinology, Karl Nadolsky DO, board-certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, helps patients improve their health while emphasizing that it is quite literally what's on the inside that counts.
About 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, but there are ways to preserve this important sense.
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.
Also, significantly more Americans are being diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, the cancer society says.
Almost one quarter of Americans use wearable fitness trackers. Are you one of them? Maybe you got a fitness tracker as a gift this holiday season, or you’re considering buying one to help you meet your New Year’s resolution.
Do fitness trackers actually help people meet their fitness goals? Studies show that in fact, yes – they do!
Holland Hospital’s new Endocrinology office is connecting patients with expert care to treat a wide variety of endocrine disorders with an emphasis on treating the whole person – not just the condition.