Archive:

September 2015

‘Bicycles are no longer children’s toys’

Caution becomes the word of the day as adults roll into the ER with a whole lot of (serious) injuries.

Girl or boy—when can I know?

A lot of people assume that the ultrasound at 18-20 weeks is to reveal the sex of the baby. Not exactly.

Heart beat indicates later life independence

'Because functional disability develops gradually, it is important to identify it early and take steps to delay decline...'

Naps do a heart good

An afternoon siesta lowers blood pressure and is linked to better heart and vessel health.

Patient Story

Hope floats cancer survivor Bert Elliott

A positive attitude, revolutionary treatment and a big heart leave cancer in her wake.

Diabetes questions of the month

Will insurance pay for my glucose monitor and insulin pump?

Start your hike on the right foot

Experts weigh in on tips for avoiding and reducing the risk of foot and ankle injuries.