Stretching may alleviate, stem tension headaches
by Judy Stringer Instead of reaching for that bottle of ibuprofen the next time your head is throbbing, consider reaching for a yoga mat. Dr. Deborah Reed, a neurologist at University Hospitals and director of its headache center, said many “tension-type headaches” – those that often feel like a tight band around your head – […]
Will near-vision-boosting eye drops replace reading glasses? Not completely
by Martin McConnell Vuity Eye Drops received FDA approval in October 2021 and have since become a popular topic in the world of optometry. Vuity aims to replace traditional reading glasses in many patients over the age of 40. The once-a-day eye drop prescription treats presbyopia, also known as age-related blurry vision. “The way it […]
Show your nails some love
NewsUSA – When was the last time you thought about the health of your nails? The fact is proper nail care helps keep your hard-working hands and feet looking and feeling their best by decreasing infection risk and breakage.“We need to think about nail care in the same way we think about skin care and […]
Melatonin not a one-size-fits-all sleep solution, experts say
by Melissa Martin It’s shortly after midnight and you’re at the ceiling. You’ve got to be up and out of the house by 7 a.m. to make an early meeting, so you reluctantly head to the medicine cabinet where a bottle of chewable melatonin tablets – purchased for nights just like this – is calling […]
Equine therapy offers unique intervention to emotional, mental challenges
by Sara Hill There’s a line in the 1995 novel-turned-movie, “The Horse Whisperer,” that resonates with the mission and theme of Hope Meadows, a local equine-assisted psychotherapy program: “I guess that’s all forever is. Just one long trail of nows. And I guess all you can do is try and live one now at a […]
Exercise, regular care regimen can alleviate back and joint pain
by Laura Bednar Most applications for manual labor positions include a section asking if the applicant can sit, stand, bend, kneel, crouch and stretch without issue for long periods of time. Whether someone is new to the field or a veteran, there are some things on that list that are harder to do than others. […]
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Northeast Ohio’s Physical Therapy Clinic Offers Hope and Healing for Common Problems
Do you or someone you know struggle with bladder or pelvic floor issues – so bad that it stops you from doing activities that you love like walking, running, exercising or being intimate? Then this article is for you! Many people know there is physical therapy for orthopedic problems like knee and shoulder pain, but […]
Local cardiologist helps clear up cholesterol confusion
by Judy Stringer By now, most of us have heard that there is “good” and “bad” cholesterol. Understanding the differences between “good” and “bad,” however, and how measured levels of one or the other – or both – affect our overall cardiovascular health can be confusing. Summa Health System Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Justin Dunn shed […]
Turning the page on an old lifestyle
Weight-loss surgery helps patients get a new lease on life by Melissa Martin When Gary Martin looks in his closet these days, it’s like flipping through the pages of a memory book – a story of where he’s been, where he’s headed and, most importantly, where he wants to be. Front and center is the […]
Functional fitness exercises train body for everyday tasks
by Laura Bednar People looking to get fit may think the only way to exercise is by using machines at the gym, but there is a type of exercise that promotes full body health just by mimicking everyday movements. Functional fitness is not a new exercise, but rather a newly identified form that causes people […]