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Heart
Health Center
A strong, healthy heart is vital for longevity.
Heart health problems include coronary heart
disease, an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia),
heart valve disease, as well as cardiomyopathy
and aorta problems, such as aortic aneurysm,
and aortic valve problems.
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Stroke
Center
Stroke is brain damage caused by a blocked
blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The
signs of a stroke may include weakness, numbness,
blurred vision, confusion, and slurred speech.
Getting to a hospital quickly is vital for
a good outcome with a stroke.
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Back
Pain Center
Back pain affects 80% of Americans at some
time in their lives. It comes in many forms,
from lower back pain, middle back pain, or
upper back pain to low back pain with sciatica.
Common back pain causes include nerve and
muscular problems, degenerative disc disease,
and arthritis. Many people find relief from
symptoms of back pain with pain medication
or pain killers.
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Cancer
Cancer, also called malignancy, is characterized
by an abnormal growth of cells. There are
more than 100 types of cancer, including breast
cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer,
prostate cancer, and lymphoma. Cancer symptoms
vary widely based on the type of cancer. Cancer
treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation,
and surgery. If you're considering complementary
treatments for cancer, discuss this with your
doctor as they may interact with other cancer
treatment.
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Depression Center
Everyone has felt depressed.
Yet the sadness and other symptoms of depression that are intense and last for long periods of time, can signal clinical depression or major depression, a serious medical illness that needs professional care.
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