Blogs

Cyclospora has been making headlines lately, leaving many people wondering: What is it, and what should I know? Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that can ...

Hospice care often is misunderstood as simply end-of-life medical treatment. However, at Southwest General Hospice, care extends beyond medical ...

Perimenopause and menopause are topics that more women are talking about openly than ever before—and for good reason. Yet myths, misconceptions and ...

When someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, one of the first questions they may hear is, “Did you smoke?” Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, ...

Knee pain can strike anyone, from weekend athletes to older adults dealing with years of wear and tear. How do you know when it is something to shrug ...

For many people living with diabetes, checking blood sugar is part of daily life. Blood sugar levels can help guide food choices, physical activity, ...

Few words can feel as frightening or final as “hospice.” However, much of that fear stems from a misunderstanding of what hospice care truly means. ...

It’s hard to find a moment of true boredom these days. Standing in line? We reach for our phones. Waiting for an appointment? We scroll. Sitting at a ...

Living longer is one thing, but living well as you age is another. That’s the idea behind longevity training. This approach focuses on exercise to ...

Your hands are involved in nearly everything you do. When something goes wrong with them, whether it is numbness, tingling or a finger that locks in ...

There’s something about being out in the sun that just feels good. Whether it’s a walk around the neighborhood, sitting outside with your morning ...

Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating health issues affecting millions worldwide—but advances in surgical technology are offering new ...