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Roughly 65 million people in the United States suffer from back pain—nearly 20% of everyone in the nation. While back problems can come from degenerative or genetic issues, some experts cite the 21st-century’s sedentary ...

by Swarna Bheemreddy, MD, FACC Cold weather activities such as snow shoveling, skiing or walking through heavy wet snow can increase the heart's work load. Exposure to cold air constricts blood vessels, increases heart rate and ...

‘Tis the season for coughing, sore throats and body chills, though it’s important to remember that some infections are more serious than others, such as pneumonia. Saint Francis Healthcare wants to remind you this holiday season ...

Healthy blood pressure is a sign of a healthy heart—it means you have lowered risk of heart attack, stroke, or kidney issues. Good blood pressure, on a physical level, means that your blood vessels are flexing appropriately to adapt ...

According to the latest statistics, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime—that’s a 12% chance minimum for all women, regardless of ethnic background. Aside from lung cancer, breast cancer is the most common ...

November is recognized as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you know about this condition that impacts more than 26,000 Americans each year? Stomach cancer, which is also called “gastric” cancer, is relatively rare ...

Although September is designated National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, men should pay attention year-round to the key risk factors of this type of cancer, which will be diagnosed in roughly one in seven men during their lifetime. The ...

Brought to you by Family Medicine. Summer is a popular time for many people to travel. If you’re planning on traveling now or in the near future, it is important to stay safe and healthy. Here are some of our favorite tips that will ...

Brought to you by Outpatient Physical Therapy. Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. We suggest taking advantage of the warm weather to get your recommended daily exercise in. Exercising outside will allow ...

Studies show that when you start your day off with a healthy meal, you improve concentration and performance at school and work, have lower cholesterol levels, and have more strength. The typical American breakfast includes foods like ...

Brought to you by the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. One of the most important ways you can keep yourself healthy is to eat healthy and have a regular diet. Meal preparation (making your healthy meals ahead of time so you can heat ...

You’re familiar with the term “heart attack,” but what about heart failure ? This condition impacts nearly 6 million American adults—and many people don’t know much, if any, about it. That begs the question: ...

Studies show that when you start your day off with a healthy meal, you improve concentration and performance at school and work, have lower cholesterol levels, and have more strength. The typical American breakfast includes foods like ...

The new school year is just around the corner and you have a million things to do. One of the most important is your child’s yearly pediatric well-child visit. Saint Francis Healthcare recommends a yearly back-to-school physical to ...

Aside from the heat and trips to the beach, what is summer really known for? That’s right—FOOD! We all love to have picnics, family barbecues and meals outside when the weather is warm and the kids are fresh from the swimming ...

If you are a Delaware resident, you are guaranteed perinatal care, regardless of your financial situation. Saint Francis can make sure this care is available to you. Each new birth is a new experience for all mothers, experienced or not. ...

Finding out you’re expecting can be overwhelming. Whether it’s your first pregnancy or you’re a seasoned vet, the news brings a lot of feelings—and loads of questions, one of the first being, “Now what?” ...

Summer is a great season for activity, for family trips, and for all types of adventure. School is out, the weather is warm, and for many children (ideally), that means spending as much time outside playing as possible. What that means for ...

Brought to you by the Sleep Center. Research is increasingly showing the profound impact sleep has on a person’s health. We’ve always been told that getting eight hours of sleep is best for the human body to rest and rejuvenate, ...

Brought to you by Outpatient Physical Therapy. People always say, “stretch before you work out.” It’s a great way to avoid hurting yourself, but stretching can do more than prepare you for your next exercise. Regularly ...

While a lot of gym-goers neglect to stretch, most people know that stretching is good for you—at least in a nebulous, “I used to stretch in P.E.” type of way. Particularly health-minded people will remember to touch their ...