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Bone Spurs on the Spine

Mar 30, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

The medical term for a bone spur is an osteophyte, which means bone growth. Bone spurs can occur at the edges of bones, especially where they come in contact with other bones called joints. They can form on the edges of joints in your hands or feet, you may be … Read More

Swollen Lymph Nodes in Your Neck: What You Need to Know

Mar 30, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

There are about 600 lymph nodes in your body, and most of them are located in your neck. A lymph node is part of your body’s defense system. A body fluid that comes out of your blood, called lymph, runs through your lymph nodes. The job of the lymph node … Read More

What Are the Dangers of Erythritol?

Mar 30, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute made by fermenting corn, called a sugar alcohol. Other sugar alcohols are sorbitol and xylitol. Because they are all natural, the FDA does not consider them to be food additives. Other artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharine are made from chemicals in a laboratory. … Read More

man exercising and recovering from a stroke

How Long Is Stroke Recovery?

Mar 29, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

According to the Mayo Clinic, stroke recovery can include recovery of movement, speech, swallowing, strength, emotional health, and the basic activities of daily living. Stroke recovery begins in the hospital and continues at a stroke rehab facility or at home with outpatient therapy. The exact type of therapy is different … Read More

How to Get Caffeine Out of Your System

Mar 29, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

According to the National Library of Medicine, caffeine is the number one stimulant used by people around the World. A little caffeine can make you more alert and less tired. Too much caffeine can make you irritable and shaky. Although coffee is the main source of too much caffeine, a … Read More

How to Fix a Droopy Eyelid

Mar 27, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

Droopy upper eyelids that occur with age affect both eyes. Your eyelids themselves don’t really droop. The skin above your eyelids gets loose and droops over your lids. As you age your skin loses fat and elasticity, becoming thin and saggy. Because the skin of your eyelids is some of … Read More

Living with Dementia Means Having a Greater Fall Risk

Feb 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

For any older adult, falls are a major cause of injury and disability. And for individuals with dementia, fall risks may be especially high. In a study published recently in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that older adults with dementia have twice the risk … Read More

Droopy Eyelids Can Interfere with Vision

Feb 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Just like the rest of the body, the skin, and muscles of and around the eyelids become lax with age. If your peripheral vision seems compromised and/or your eyelids often feel heavy and tired when reading or doing other activities, you may be a candidate for common surgical interventions that … Read More

Knee Injections for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

Feb 6, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and the knee is the most common joint affected. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, which is an inflammatory disease, osteoarthritis is due to the wear and tear of time. The bones of your knee joint are covered with a tough and smooth protective layer … Read More

Lecanemab: The First Drug to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

Feb 3, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Bones & Joints

According to the National Institute on Aging, heart attacks and strokes are the biggest risks for senior citizens, but the disease seniors fear most is dementia. By far the biggest cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. What happens when a person has Alzheimer’s dementia is an irreversible and progressive loss … Read More

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