Also On Wellness
Posts by Karen Bresnahan
Every year in the US, it is estimated that more than 500,000 people undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition where the median nerve in the wrist at the base of the hand is compressed, due to swelling of the nearby ligaments. The median nerve provides sensory and motor functions to the thumb, and three middle fingers. Symptoms of carpal tunnelDamage to the median nerve in the wrist...
3/7/2016 8:00:00 AM
It’s winter, so it’s the time of year when most people spend the majority of their time indoors and statistics show that people tend to get sick more often. This is partly because we live with both colder temperatures outside and drier temperatures inside, which helps germs survive. Some research suggests that there are shifts in our immune system too with seasonal changes.If you work in a busy office...
2/18/2016 8:00:00 AM
Many people have trouble getting the proper amount of rest and there can be numerous causes for that. Statistics show that 45 percent of Americans say they have trouble sleeping, which affects their daily activities.We all experience varying amount of stress from our careers or personal lives can that can result in disruption of regular sleep patterns. Short term sleep loss is normal, but long term...
2/17/2016 8:00:00 AM
©2025 Wellness®.com is a registered trademark of Wellness.com, Inc. 