2,000 people are diagnosed with nasal cavity or paranasal sinus cancer in the United States, each year. Here are some more common issues involving your ear, nose and throat.
Joint Replacement Facts You Should Know
Approximately 1 in every 12 adults over the age of 25 in the US, will have knee replacement procedures within their lifetimes. Here are some more facts that you should know about Joint Replacements:
Helping Seniors with Arthritis
Arthritis is widely prevalent in the United States affecting 54.4 million US adults each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that for people between the ages of 45 and 64, the incidence of arthritis was 29.3 percent, while it was 49.6 percent for those over 65 years.
Why Do Bones Deteriorate with Age?
As you age, medical ailments affect you. The skeletal structure that supports you goes through considerable changes during your lifetime.
What Causes Knee Pain?
Living with knee pain can take a toll on you.
You feel the aching in your joints when you stretch your legs in the morning.
Is Back and Hip Pain a Symptom of Prostate Cancer?
The American Society of Clinical Oncology estimates 174,650 cases of prostate cancer this year alone. As the most commonly occurring type of cancer in men–mostly those over the age of 50.
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Teaching Your Children about Cleanliness and Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the percentage of children—in the age range of 5–11 years—who are in good health stands at 85.3 percent. While this may seem like good news, the glaring implication is that almost 15 percent of the child population isn’t in good health.
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3 Reasons Your Lower Back Might Be Hurting
According to The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, around 80% of adults experience some kind of lower back pain at some point during their lives. Studies also say that back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work, accounting for 264 million lost workdays a year.
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A Look At America’s Statistics For Lower Back Pain
The number of American adults experiencing lower back pain is on the rise! Let’s take a look at the statistics:
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What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery is a total knee replacement and is also called arthroplasty. It is helpful in restoring knee joints which have been severely damaged. The surgery resurfaces parts of the knee joint that have been damaged and cause pain.
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