Augusta University HealthThe process of receiving an organ transplant can be a complex and daunting one. In order to provide patients with a more streamlined and comforting experience, Augusta University...
Do you remember being on the receiving end of the “sex talk” from your parents? Or have you been trying to block it out all these years like the rest of us? If you...
Flash back: You’re 16, gripping the steering wheel of your first car. Maybe it was used, maybe it was new, maybe it was just your parents’ car, but it didn’t matter. You were...
Dr. Jeff SwitzerEvery 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke, and about every four minutes, it claims a life. Stroke kills more than 133,000 people a year, according to the American Heart...
Most people can say that they know someone who has struggled with a memory disorder, like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, or movement disorder, like Parkinson’s disease...
Drinking enough and staying hydrated seems like it should be one of the easiest things for us to do – but not for three out of four of us, says the Institute of Medicine. Whether...
The spine is a significant part of the body. It provides our bodies with structure and support, allows us to move and protects our vital nerves and organs. For that reason, spine...
Those who have undergone any form of therapy understand that staying committed to the process is an investment. The good news is that Augusta University Rehabilitation offers a...
Think you know how to diet? Here are some common dieting mistakes and fixes to help you get back on track and shed pounds. Skipping breakfast: Skipping meals — especially...
A patient’s chance of surviving a heart attack dramatically increases if the patient or a bystander calls 911 and uses emergency medical services (EMS). That’s why Augusta...