Monthly Archives: September 2011

PET, CT, X-What? The Patient’s Guide to Understanding Diagnostic Imaging

PET, CT, X-What? The Patient’s Guide to Understanding Diagnostic Imaging

You may have heard of tests such as X-ray, CT scan, PET scan, MRI scan and ultrasound, but do you know exactly what they are? They’re diagnostic imaging procedures that are used to look inside the body and help diagnose …

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The Anti-Pudgy Pantry

The Anti-Pudgy Pantry

We’ve all got something to feel guilty about in our pantry—whether it’s the snack cakes stuck in the back corner or the box of salty, cheesy snack crackers we couldn’t pass up at the grocery store. Many of the items …

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5 Things You Can Do for Your Prostate

5 Things You Can Do for Your Prostate

Quick, what’s the most common cancer diagnosed in men? If you guessed prostate cancer, you are correct. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 6 men will get prostate cancer, and 1 in 36 will die from the disease. …

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Is Your Job a Pain in the Neck?

Is Your Job a Pain in the Neck?

Millions of people suffer from back and neck pain. Back pain is a common cause of missed work, and it’s estimated that half of all working Americans have back pain annually. A major cause of back and neck pain is …

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