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Follow these helpful tips to prevent getting colds and other infections.

The sinuses are hollow areas formed by the bones of the face. Sinuses make and drain mucus. This keeps the nasal passages clean and moist. When the sinuses become swollen or infected, the condition is called sinusitis.

Learn how to use your walker safely.

You had a procedure done to put a balloon breast brachytherapy catheter into your breast. It will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the catheter is in the same place the cancer was inside your breast. There's a small balloon filled with salt water (saline) on the end. Here’s what you need to know about home care.

There are many natural and alternative treatments that may help ease pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis can develop in any joint. But some joints are more likely to be affected.

There are many ways to control your pain. You’re making a good start by learning about osteoarthritis and its treatments. Knowing more about this condition helps you work with your healthcare provider to find answers to problems. Keeping a positive outlook can help you manage pain from day to day. And making time each day to relax and enjoy yourself may help you control osteoarthritis pain, instead of letting it control you.

You don’t have to live with pain. In fact, you owe it to yourself to make sure your pain is treated. Pain can make it hard for you to be active and take good care of yourself. Untreated pain may cause sleep problems. It may also lead to depression. There are things you can do and medicines you can use to help you find relief.

Read about injections and surgeries that may help if you have pain or movement problems due to osteoarthritis.