Cancer survivors who have been cancer-free for five years or more are known as long-term cancer survivors (LTCS). There is still a lot to learn about how lifestyle choices affect their chances of living longer. A recent study looked at the habits of 6, 057 people who had survived breast, colorectal,
Gynecologic cancer treatments can lead to pelvic floor disorders (PFD). These disorders affect the muscles and tissues in the pelvic area. They can cause problems with bowel and bladder control. Also, they can make it hard to have sex or cause pain in the pelvic area. Many women face these issues a
Cancer survivors often deal with health issues caused by the disease and its treatment. They also have a higher chance of developing other long-term health problems. This can lead to multiple health conditions at once, known as multimorbidity. Lifestyle changes can help a lot. Up to 80% of chronic
Dementia is a big problem, but it doesn't have to be. New research shows that simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Things like fixing hearing and vision problems, staying active, and eating well can help keep your brain healthy. But why aren't more people talking about this? Right n
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a serious lung condition. It makes the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and stiff. This causes high blood pressure in the lungs. Doctors have tools to check how well the heart and lungs work. But, they might be missing something important. They might not see
Neck problems in unborn babies are not common. But when they happen, they can be serious. These issues can block the baby's airway. This can be deadly. But there is hope. Doctors can now use special scans. These scans can spot these problems early. This gives doctors time to plan. They can perform a
The latest numbers on heart disease and stroke in the U. S. show both good and bad news. While deaths from these conditions have gone down, they still top the list of causes of death in the country. Almost half of American adults are dealing with some form of cardiovascular disease. This should make
Fitness Freedom recently organized its first-ever Health and Fitness Day. This event brought together people from the local community to explore different aspects of health and wellness. The day was packed with activities. There were free open gym sessions and classes like yoga, Zumba, cupping, and
New Mexico's Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services divisions have seen another change at the top. Alanna Dancis, the state's chief medical officer, is now stepping in as interim director after Dana Flannery's sudden resignation. This is the second leadership shift in less than two years, raising q
When money is tight, who gets left behind? This question is especially important when it comes to home care. Many older adults need help at home, but getting that help can be expensive and hard to find. This problem gets worse when the economy is struggling, and governments have less money to spend.
