Orthopedics

If you have a problem with your bones or joints that is so serious that you need medical intervention, you’re likely going to be heading to an orthopedic specialist. This might mean surgery, but it can also involve physical therapy, medication, mobility aids, exercises and complementary therapies such as acupuncture. Originally, orthopedics focused on children,

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Hypoglycemia

For people with diabetes, the first worry is hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, and all its associated problems. It’s the main characteristic of the condition. However, that doesn’t mean you should overlook the risks of low blood sugar, properly called hypoglycemia. In fact, one of the leading causes of hypoglycemia is diabetes medication, such as

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Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the great irritations of aging, literally as well as figuratively. It becomes more common, it becomes more serious, and it underpins conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s to arthritis. Why exactly is this, and is there anything we can do about it? There’s some debate among scientists about whether inflammation is a symptom

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