Shoe insoles (or inserts) are devices placed inside shoes that may vary from over–the–counter foam or rubber inserts to custom made orthotics. The therapeutic objective of shoe inserts is the reduction of back pain. Insoles or heel pads can be used to prevent the tendon from having to stretch fully with each step as normally happens.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behavior) all interact together. Specifically, our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior. Therefore, negative thoughts can cause us distress and result in problems.

Hemoglobin (Hgb) is the major substance in red blood cells, and its level indicates the blood’s ability to carry oxygen throughout the body. Studies have shown that low hemoglobin, which may result in anemia, is more common among patients with heart failure than it is among people in the general population.

Pneumonia is usually a complication of a cold. Although, colds can be passed from person to person, bacterial pneumonia is not considered contagious.

Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become cancerous.Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Radiation is everywhere - in soil, water, food, building materials, and even our own bodies. Too much of it can be harmful, but in the right amounts, radiation has many uses. It can be used to make X-rays, create electricity, and even power submarines.