Over 50 million adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis. There are more than 100 different types. In fact it is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It can be found in all races, ages and both genders. However, studies do show that the disease is most common in women and older adults.
Did you know about 400,000 people in the United States are living with Multiple Sclerosis? In the month of March we want to bring awareness to Multiple Sclerosis. MS is a neurological disease, meaning it affects a person’s nerves. A substance called myelin is wrapped around the nerve,
For Diabetes Awareness month, we have compiled some information about the effects of Diabetes across the United States. Our focus was on the health of diabetic feet. It is very important to keep your feet healthy when you are living with Diabetes. Doing thorough, daily, self-foot exams will keep your feet free of life threating infections.
Breast Cancer Awareness month kicked off last week. A local family took it upon themselves to show their support in a huge way. In West Seneca, a family decided they would go pink for October, literally. They decided that before they resided their house, they would paint it totally pink. This gesture of support has been in the works for the past year.
September is pain awareness month. Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain. Most of those painful effects come from diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Chronic pain can be a warning sign for something much more problematic. Alerting your doctor of this pain should be a necessary precaution.
Dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis can be intolerable at times.