Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ ************************************************* Depending on the patient’s needs, a doctor may use opioids, non-opioids, or some combination of both. -- Anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics: Primarily...

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ ************************************************* There may be alternative treatments to help address pain. It’s always recommended to discuss any treatments with a doctor or medical professional....

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ ************************************************* Imaging: Imaging tests provide detailed pictures of internal organs and activities inside the body. A doctor can use these tests to: *...

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ *************************************************************** Several conditions can cause chronic pain. The top three causes listed below. But as you can see, there are additional conditions...

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ *********************************************************************************** Pain is a complex condition, defined as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described...

Continuing our blog series on "Pain". Submitted by guest author, Kevin Samuels, Outreach Coordinator, Flowers Health: https://jflowershealth.com/ *********************************************************************************** Chronic pain is a type of pain that persists for at least three months. Depending on the cause, it may last up...

Many seniors have grown up in a culture that stigmatized mental illness. This is a prevailing "cloud", which makes them less comfortable admitting when they experience depression and taking steps to do something about it. For family members wanting...

High Quality Healthcare & Benefits All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. And the Boston VA Healthcare System is committed to providing the high quality healthcare and benefits that our Veterans - young, and old...

Stop Adding Salt to Meals and Food Preparation Sodium is an essential nutrient that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and pH levels. Our body uses the sodium to help control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for...

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 and half of those over 85 have hearing loss. While hearing loss is considered a normal part...