Return to Play
By Alexander Germanis There are numerous terms indicating a return to a normal state of things after a setback: to rebound, bounce back, pick up, recover. Is it any coincidence that these are all sports terms as well? The athletic mentality of regaining a positive position is the exact same school of thought physical therapists […]
Prostate Cancer What You Need to Know When Making Decisions About Treatment
By Shermian Woodhouse, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Director of Community Cancer Center As a radiation oncologist for the Community Cancer Center, I often get questions from patients about how to make the right decision regarding treatment after a prostate cancer diagnosis. The advice I often give is that it’s important to consider all your options before […]
Summer Dos and Don’ts for Hearing Aid Wearers
Submitted by Sound Choice Hearing Clinic While many of us had our doubts, summer is finally here! We look forward to this season because it gives us the opportunity to indulge in activities requiring warm, sunny days, like boating, swimming, hiking, and traveling. Wearing hearing aids shouldn’t keep you from enjoying yourself, but it is […]
The Latest Buzz in Health and Beauty
By Amy Kennard While hemp oil may be somewhat new to the health and beauty scene, its roots run deep. Originating in Central Asia, hemp was one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber as early as 8000 BC. Hemp is obtained from the cannabis sativa plants. You’ve probably heard of cannabis […]
Cravings 101
By Michelle May, M.D. Hunger and cravings are different; hunger is the need for fuel while cravings are an intense desire for a specific food — with or without hunger. Learning strategies for handling cravings is essential! What causes cravings? Hunger — Whenever you feel like eating, pause to ask, “Am I hungry?” You can […]
Things Forgotten: Simple Lapse or Serious Problem?
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Chances are you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you went there or misplaced your keys or eyeglasses at least a few times. Many people worry about these memory lapses. They fear they’re heading toward a serious condition like Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible brain illness. Occasional forgetfulness is a […]
Fat Injections Fill in or Fill out!
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery It is not uncommon to overhear women talking about how they wish they could move fat from their waist or thighs and put it somewhere else. Truth is…it’s possible! Fat injection, or lipofilling, diminishes wrinkles and creases and plumps up areas that have lost fullness as a result of […]
Summer Dos and Don’ts for Hearing Aid Wearers
Submitted by Sound Choice Hearing Clinic While many of us had our doubts, summer is finally here! We look forward to this season because it gives us the opportunity to indulge in activities requiring warm, sunny days, like boating, swimming, hiking, and traveling. Wearing hearing aids shouldn’t keep you from enjoying yourself, but it is […]
Helpful Tips for Dealing With Stress
By Jennie Pettett, Country Comfort Retirement Homes It is important to manage stress levels as it can cause havoc on your emotional and physical wellbeing. Stress can narrow your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and simply enjoy life. Practicing effective stress management can help you break the hold stress can have on your life, […]
Non-surgical Treatments for Arthritis
By Richard P. Driessnack, MD Ok, I know I have arthritis of the knee, but I really do not want surgery for it. What can I do to decrease the pain and help me function better?” This is a common scenario in my office. Here are some things that can help before considering surgical […]