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Hemorrhoid Problems

Jan 22, 2024 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Q: What can I do about ongoing hemorrhoid problems? I get them a few times a year. A: Hemorrhoids are basically blood vessels in the anus and lower rectum that can swell and enlarge. As we age, the tissues supporting the blood vessels in the rectum and anus can weaken, … Read More

Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Help Manage Chronic Inflammation

Dec 19, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

Acute or sudden-onset inflammation, which is defined as swelling of tissue and initiation of recovery at a wound or infection site, plays a vital role in our health and well-being. It is the first step that our body takes to heal itself. But there is a dangerous side to inflammation, … Read More

Newer Hip Replacement Techniques Enable Quicker and Easier Recovery

Dec 19, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

More than 400,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year, and osteoarthritis is the leading cause for this popular procedure. Benefits of the surgery include pain relief, improved mobility, and the ability to resume everyday activities such as comfortably taking a walk, gardening, or even just tidying … Read More

Seek Out the Spice of Life

Dec 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

We know the importance of herbs and spices for enhancing flavors, but do you know how they can enhance your health as well? They have been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Herbs like basil, oregano, and cilantro are the leaves of the plant and spices like … Read More

Holistic Therapies for Pain Harness the Mind-Body Connection

Nov 29, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

People experience more pain as they age, women are more prone to pain than men, and the areas responsible for the most pain are knees, hips, and lower back, according to the International Association for the Study of Pain. When a person is diagnosed with pain, the first line of … Read More

News Briefs December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Even Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Risk of Stroke While previous studies have established a link between long-term exposure to various types of air pollution and reduced brain health, recent research suggests that just five days of exposure to air pollutants may raise the risk of stroke. The … Read More

A Treatment Plan for Back Pain Depends on Its Cause and Location

Oct 26, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

Nearly 85% of adults will have some form of neck or back pain during their lifetime, and lower back pain is the leading culprit, with one study showing that 25% of adults in the United States reported having lower back pain in the prior three months. In some instances, the … Read More

Simple Strategies Can Ease Bunions

Oct 26, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Digestive Health

About one-third of older Americans have bunions: painful swellings that develop on the side of the foot, at the base of the big toe. Their impact shouldn’t be underestimated—they aren’t just painful; they also can impact your mobility, preventing you from taking sufficient exercise and from socializing with others. Fortunately, … Read More

Ask the Experts: Leprosy Risk in Florida; Aspirin Therapy Safety

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

We had been planning to visit our daughter and grandchildren in Florida this holiday season, but now we keep seeing news reports saying that leprosy has become a problem in the state. Is this something we should worry about? My husband thinks we should change our plans. There have been … Read More

Seek Help if You Suffer from Persistent Pain

Sep 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Digestive Health

Research published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society highlights the impact of persistent pain on older adults. Persistent pain—also known as chronic pain—typically is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months. The study data suggest that this type of pain contributes to … Read More

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