wound healing

Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior, older adult, or just unlucky, injuries and wounds are a hassle to treat, and they can keep you out of the game for a while. When you have th…

Any blunt force impact or injury from a sharp object can cause a wound. A wound compromises the skin’s surface and, therefore, can allow bacteria and other pathogens to enter the body. Quickly clos…

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston M.D. on 9/25/20 Let’s face it – life can be rough sometimes.  Injuries happen to us all at one time or another.  Depending on your balance, coordinat…

Modern medicine has come a long way and done some amazing things.  However, being able to wave a magic doodad over a wound and have it instantly heal, or take a pill and bust out in muscles like ce…

Do you heal slower as you age? Have you noticed that your body is having a hard time healing after cuts and scrapes? Do wounds stick around a lot longer than they have in the past before they scab …