Seek Help Early for Hand, Wrist, and Arm Issues to Avoid Functional Loss
Using your hands is essential to your daily activities, from dressing in the morning to brushing your teeth at night. As we age, however,…
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Pickleball Is a Fun Way To Improve Your Health
To enjoy one of the nation’s most rapidly growing sports, head to the St. Luke’s SportsPlex and Pickleball Lehigh Valley (PLV) in Allentown and…
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Quit Smoking and Identify Lung Cancer When Most Treatable
Smokers can significantly reduce their risk of lung cancer—one of the most common and deadly cancers—if they stop smoking and get screened for lung…
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Leg Pain After Walking Could Mean You Have PAD
Left untreated, PAD can progress to the point where blood flow is completely blocked and could lead to amputation.
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Short-Term Rehab To Recover Faster and More Fully
Many patients who no longer need around-the-clock hospital care are not ready to return home upon discharge. St. Luke’s University Health Network works with…
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Revolutionary Procedure Treats Irregular Heart Rhythms
The mere thought of overseeing more than 20 kindergartners would make most people’s heart beat faster. But atrial fibrillation (AFib)—irregular and extremely fast heartbeats—was…
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Get Screened for Vascular Disease and Possibly Uncover a “Silent Killer”
You could be hanging out with a silent killer and not even know it, said St. Luke’s vascular surgeon Sharvil Sheth, MD. “Many people…
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Weight Loss Options for Older Adults
Summer fun means something different for everyone. Whether you enjoy hiking up a mountain, sunning on a warm beach, or playing with the kids…
Read MoreGet Your Tail on the Trail to Enjoy Fall’s Beauty and Reap the Benefits of Exercise
Songwriters, poets, and novelists throughout the ages have extolled the virtues of autumn. And there’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the…
Read MoreInflammatory Bowel Disease—Where To Find Expert Care
We practice evidence-based medicine using the latest and safest treatments. We provide individualized treatment to provide the right care for them, addressing individual concerns…
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