After a while, chronic pain becomes your new normal. When you say you feel okay, you’re in agony, but it’s manageable agony. A flare-up is when things get really bad, to the point it felt like it felt when...

Tooth decay is the deterioration of the structure of your tooth. It can affect the enamel (the outermost coating of the teeth) or the dentin (the inner layer) of your teeth. Tooth decay often begins when food...

Dental decay should never be taken lightly. It is a serious issue that if left untreated, it would pose a serious threat to dental hygiene and you could end up experiencing significant pain. This is where dental...

Finding out that you or a loved one have dementia can be an extremely distressing time, but it is essential to remember that this diagnosis does not mean your life is over. It may, however, mean that...

Getting dental implants is one of the most reliable procedures for securing crowns and dentures. In fact, dental implants have nearly a 100% success rate. Dr. Jay Hustead, DMD, of National Harbor, Maryland, explains everything you need to...

Your good health is paramount for women over 50. Even if you are suffering from a chronic condition, and many health problems, your life can still be lived to its fullest.  What Counts as a Long-Term Health...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a fairly common disorder that occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is pinched or compressed. The name itself comes from the ‘tunnel’ or passageway, called the Carpal Tunnel. The tunnel...

Self-care is sometimes confused with self-indulgence. Excessive spending and consumerism can be immediately gratifying, but it can actually be detrimental to your health and wellbeing over time. True self-care is a persistent commitment to keeping all aspects...

Pain is a great excuse if you don’t like to exercise, and it’s certainly something many people with chronic pain would just as soon avoid.  Yet at the same time exercise is one of the things that...

By Arsalan Ahmed – You know the signs – the familiar soreness in your lower back after a hard day’s work; that persistent ache in your arms after a round of sports; the throbbing pain in your...

By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – June is national Perennial Garden Month and national Fruits and Veggies Month. Cool. I didn’t know that until today. I love my gardens, but I know it’s a lot of back...