Struggling with sleep after turning the clock forward last weekend? Mercy Medical Group neurologist and sleep expert Robert Dias, MD offers five tips to help you get the most out of your ZZZs.

Gear up for spring with our latest skin tips including information about retinol, the best diet for good skin and how sleep (or lack of it) affects your skin!

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that helps regulate your body’s systems, including your metabolism.

Clinically, thyroid problems typically fall into two categories: hormonal (hyperthyroidism or an overproduction of the hormone and hypothyroidism or an underproduction of the hormone) and structural (thyroid nodules and cancer). The good news is most issues can be managed once they are diagnosed and a treatment plan is put into place.

Heel pain is a common complaint, and can affect active individuals as well as those who are less active. There are a number of problems that can cause heel pain and four of the most common are explored below. 

Our aging population needs to be on the look-out for a few common foot ailments that can be either prevented or treated with proper medical care.