by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Nov 8, 2022 | Medical Conditions
“I’ve been having trouble remembering things.” As a physician, I hear this often. After spending four hours with a patient, they’ll sheepishly mention their memory isn’t as good as it used to be, waiting for me to reassure them that they don’t have Alzheimer’s. It’s...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Oct 4, 2022 | Medical Conditions
Why does my shoulder hurt when I sleep? It’s a common question, especially for people over 40. But shoulder pain can affect people at any age. When you’re asleep, your body has a high tolerance for pain and distraction. Even the lightest of sleepers are capable of...
by Dr. Craig Veatch | Sep 13, 2022 | Medical Conditions
If you experience joint pain despite medications, creams, and even physical therapy, you may be weighing your options. For people who can’t or don’t want to have joint replacement surgery, joint injections can be a long-term (though not permanent) solution for...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Sep 6, 2022 | Health, Medical Conditions, Prevention
When you think of environmental causes of hypertension (high blood pressure), you might picture stress-inducing traffic jams in crowded cities. Lots of people packed in a small space, yelling and honking at each other. It’s a stressful situation, and stress does lead...
by Dr. Craig Veatch | Aug 16, 2022 | Medical Conditions
When it comes to joint replacement surgery, many people are hesitant. We totally get it. I myself recently had a partial knee replacement and have worked with many patients who go through a joint replacement of some kind. It’s a big surgery, and the fear of infection...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jun 14, 2022 | Health, Medical Conditions
Hormones are your body’s chemical messenger system, and they have an enormous impact on your health and quality of life. Some people experience deficiencies in their hormones that lead to difficult and unpleasant symptoms. And everyone experiences reduced hormone...
