Women often suffer silently for years with urinary incontinence. They can be too embarrassed to bring it up to their health care provider and there are often other, more pressing…
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest means sunglasses, shorts, and…socks with sandals. But when it comes to keeping your feet protected, maybe this fashion faux pas isn’t so bad. Keep reading…
A majority of young people in the United States now use personal devices such as smart phones, laptops and tablets. The summer brings greater leisure time and car trips where…
The summer sunshine in Oregon can make outdoor activities like bicycling or gardening more enjoyable for many. But for some, pain in the hands or wrists makes hands-on activities too…
Although many people make efforts to protect their skin from the sun, they may still experience sun burn and wonder what they did wrong. Understanding how the sun and sunscreen…
More than five million people in the U.S. are living with a hernia and about 30% of adults will develop a hernia during their lifetime. It is estimated that thousands…
Being a woman is hard work. We learn about our bodies from mothers, friends, classes, the internet, and doctors. There’s one condition—a very common one— that’s often overlooked: pelvic organ…
Varicose veins are a unique vascular condition that, if left untreated, can also have serious health consequences, such as permanent skin damage and weeping sores around the foot and ankle.…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is extremely common. Many studies indicate that up to 20% of American adult individuals may suffer from IBS, although this condition does not discriminate against age…
No one looks forward to colon cancer screening, but it is an important tool to helping you stay healthy. Find out the answer to some commonly asked questions below. A…