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ORAL APPLIANCE: An Alternative to CPAP? PART 2
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC In the last issue of Healthy Cells Magazine (January 2013), I discussed snoring and sleep apnea and the pros and cons of wearing a CPAP machine or one of its varieties. Again, I want to emphasize that the CPAP is the best option for snoring/sleep […]
Making the Most of Milestones
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance Medicare As a culture, we recognize milestones. We count the years with class reunions, wedding anniversaries, or years logged since a cancer diagnosis. It has been a few months, but I bet the majority of readers can tell me how many years it had been since the Chicago Cubs had […]
Empty Stomach Exercise Does it Burn More Fat?
For something that should be simple, working out doesn’t always feel that way. There’s choosing the best fat-burning workout. There’s that pesky question of whether exercise or diet is key for weight loss. Now there’s a new one to throw into the mix: whether working out on an empty stomach will help you lose weight […]
Back Pain Treatment Options to Get You Back to Normal
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery CenterWhether it’s a sudden sharp pain or a constant dull ache, lower back discomfort is one of the most common ailments in the United States. Roughly eight out of 10 Americans experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. While back pain — especially in the lower back — […]
“Relationships” With Food
By Taylor Streitmatter, Nutritionist, The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists In February, Valentine’s Day has us in a whirlwind of romance regarding our relationships with significant others, family members, or even friends. How about with our diet and food choices? Do we have a healthy relationship with food? Do we eat when hungry or just […]
Familiarize Yourself With Commonly-Used Orthopedic Terminology
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment more unsure and puzzled than when you came in? Did the terms your doctors were using confuse you? Or worse — have you ever been worried you don’t understand the procedure you’re about to have done? While it’s important to select a […]
More Excuses to Eat Chocolate
By Benjamin Goodin Exempting a few people who have chocolate allergies, therefore a legitimate explanation, I’ve only met one human being who actively dislikes chocolate. I’ve met a few other sub-humans who don’t really care much for it, but even they can be seduced into eating it in the right forms. It seems an almost […]
Hearing Challenges Question and Answers
By Emily Steffel, AuD, CCC-A I have difficulty hearing my television; my family complains it is too loud, but when it is softer I can’t understand what the people are saying. What can I do? There are several options that can help make television watching easier and clearer. The first thing to do is make […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Who Treats It?
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Diagnosing and treating rheumatoid arthritis requires a team effort involving the patient and several types of health care professionals. The primary doctor to treat arthritis may be an internist, a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults, or […]