My defibrillator experience—eight-month follow-up

AND SO, HERE WE ARE, a full eight months since I had a subcutaneous implantable cardioconverter defibrillator implanted in my chest. The S-ICD is an electronic medical device that helps prevent sudden cardiac death.

Highway to health: Cycling rocks your way to wellness

by Tyler Briggs, epidemiologist, Wood County Health Department CYCLING ISN’T JUST A FUN ACTIVITY; it’s also great for your physical, mental, and social health. Data consistently show the importance of regular physical activity to prevent illness.

Immunotherapy boosts quantity and quality of life for many cancer patients

A REVOLUTIONARY FORM of cancer treatment known as immunotherapy— a type of biological therapy that boosts the immune system’s ability to identify and destroy cancer cells—is having a profound impact on outcomes for scores of patients, including many whose disease had already progressed to an...

Allergies and sleep apnea in children

ALLERGIES THAT AFFECT the upper airway can cause problems such as rhinitis (i.e., inflammation of the lining of the nasal cavity), enlarged adenoids and tonsils, and tongue swelling.

Look as young as you feel

What does the skin on your face, neck, chest, and hands reveal about you? Will the fine lines, brown spots (age spots), large veins on the hands, and sagging jowls and neck portray you as tired, withered, and older than you are?

Stay the fitness course despite life’s distractions

FROM TIME TO TIME throughout the year, events and distractions can pop up and disrupt your daily routine, causing you to lose your focus on fitness and making it challenging to incorporate physical activity into your daily schedule. However, there are ways to combat this type of interruption.

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence- based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.

Need a new doctor? UTMC primary care specialist offers suggestions on finding a good fit

HAVING AN ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP with a primary care provider who knows you, your goals, and your medical history can make a big difference in helping you effectively navigate health concerns large and small. But how do you go about finding one?