The Live Assured Blog

Most people understand how blood circulates through the body. What many people don’t know is that the lymphatic system works...

Dear Allegra, From the time I was in junior high and volunteered at a local nursing home, I’ve always liked...

After your surgery is over, you might think the worst is behind you, and hopefully it is. Unfortunately, another issue...

While bedsores may seem like just a painful annoyance, they can actually be a lot more serious. This is especially...

Dear Allegra, My family and I spent part of our summer vacation visiting my mom. While we use video chat...

Cirrhosis describes a liver that’s scarred, shrunken, or hardened. After years of damage, cirrhosis marks a point at which the...

Digestion problems can be miserable, and gastroparesis comes with a gamut of digestive issues like heartburn, bloating, and nausea. While...

Dear Allegra, My sister recently had surgery on her shoulder and will soon be discharged from the hospital. She has...

Perhaps it just seemed eccentric at first—that accumulation of items your loved one just couldn’t throw out. However, for those...

If you’ve had your hip replaced, you may be thinking that all of the pain and suffering and surgery is...