If you spend time in a healthcare facility, you may hear the term "ADL" used by staff. ADL is medical shorthand for ...

The sleepover hangover is a telltale sign of summer in our home. Teenagers up and out way too late with friends, hopefully staying out of trouble and then crashing until 2 p.m. the next day. Little ...

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a progressive genetic illness that causes muscle strength and function to deteriorate over time. With more than 30 types of MD, symptoms and progression rates vary ...

Aging is a natural part of life. One of the inevitable consequences of aging is a gradual decrease in your ability to do things you could effortlessly do before. You may even forget things randomly or ...

Occupational therapy (OT) helps you regain your ability to perform daily tasks and live independently. OTs create personalized plans to help improve your physical, emotional, and social needs. An OT ...

December 3 is the international day of persons with disabilities. Every year this day is observed nationally and internationally. The main theme of this year is "not all disabilities are visible". It ...