FAQ About LASIK
Submitted by Vision Point Eye Center So, you’re thinking about LASIK eye surgery but, you’ve got some questions. Who better to ask than the surgeons who have performed thousands of LASIK procedures? Dr. Daniel Brownstone, Dr. Catharine Crockett, and Dr. Scott Pinter of Vision Point Eye Center reflected on some of the questions and concerns […]
Restoring Ugly Toenails
Submitted by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates There are many different treatments available for thick, discolored, brittle, or just plain ‘ugly’ nails. Many of these treatments can be extremely effective, but will take a long time before you see results. Nails take 9-12 months to grow out, so even after you treat and kill the […]
Restoring Ugly Toenails
Submitted by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates There are many different treatments available for thick, discolored, brittle, or just plain ‘ugly’ nails. Many of these treatments can be extremely effective, but will take a long time before you see results. Nails take 9-12 months to grow out, so even after you treat and kill the […]
The Vein Specialists—The Name Says It All
By Becky Wiese In the medical field, specialties and sub-specialties can produce some confusing terminology. For example, if you have a headache, you could see an endovascular surgical neuroradiologist (a physician who uses minimally invasive image-based technologies and procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the head, neck, and spine), a neuro-ophthalmologist (who focuses on […]
The Effects of Shift Work on Your Sleep & How to Cope
Submitted by Koala Center For Sleep & TMJ Disorders There has been a significant increase in the amount of people in the United States working shifts. Included are police officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, pilots, waitresses, truck drivers, and many other professionals. In fact, over 22 million Americans are working evening, rotating, or on-call shifts according […]
Is It Time To Give up Driving?
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook At age 78, Sheila thinks she’s a good driver, but, this year, she’s had a minor accident and several near misses. She’s noticed a few new dents on her car and doesn’t know how they got there. Sheila wonders how she can stay safe behind the wheel. Have you […]
Mental Health Changes for Children and Teenagers
By Melissa Millinger, LCSW, PMH-C After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, we are starting to see a slow return to pre-COVID life. We have experienced a year of challenges which can leave some lasting effects on all of us, especially our youth. Although youth can be resilient through this pandemic, it is important to recognize […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center—Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree. A symbol of strength, majesty, and endurance, the oak is even recognized as the official national tree of the United States. The reasons for this are myriad. The oak provides shade and prevents erosion. Its leaves have anti-carcinogenic properties and […]
Virtual Visits With Your Doctor: Pros and Cons
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance COVID-19 took hold of not only the world stage in March 2020, but it took hold of our local communities as well. U.S. doctors limited in-person appointments and many patients avoided them for fear of infection. The result was a huge increase in the volume of virtual medical and behavioral […]
Is It Time for a Fresh Start?
Submitted by Fresh Start Living QC What happens when living in your home is no longer an option for you because of your age, physical, or mental health? What would you do if you were hospitalized and then told that because of your health, you can’t go back to the place you’ve called home for […]