Is It Possible to Stay In My Home Longer and Keep My Independence?
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society–Services@Home Aging is part of life, but losing your independence doesn’t have to be. We all have different needs as we age. If we are lucky enough to have family that is able to help, we can stay in our homes longer than some of our friends. But what if you […]
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Relieves Back Pain With LESS Downtime
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialist To those who know Jason Strang, he always seems upbeat and optimistic. Friendly and full of energy, his passion for his profession as a physical therapist coupled with love of family and friends makes him a role model to many. However, what many close to Jason never realized is that he […]
Hearing Isssues
By Emily Steffel, AuD, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants, PC Question and Answer Q: I know I have hearing loss and I want to do something about it. What are the steps I need to go through to get hearing aids? A: The specific steps to getting hearing aids can vary slightly from person to person but […]
Liquid Facelift
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Believe it or not the “Liquid Facelift” is one of the fastest growing trends in cosmetic medicine. Many people are seeking a youthful look with less cost, no downtime, more safety, and less pain. There has been a growing appreciation for the physiologic changes that occur as we […]
BFFs Through Thick and Thin Two Best Friends Choose Weight Management for Life-Changing Surgeries
Submitted by Genesis Health System Like most friends, Marsha Daufeldt and Jessica Lyon do a lot together. They work together, shop together, and even own a craft business together. So when the duo decided to have weight loss surgery, it made sense to do it together. Notorious yo-yo dieters, Daufeldt and Lyon had surgery in […]
Why Losing Weight Is Important Before Surgery QC Senior Achieves 100-pound Weight Loss at Age 80
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Eighty year-old Donald France, Davenport, is up and walking again without pain after losing nearly a hundred pounds, prior to his successful total knee replacement surgeries on both knees. “When I went to see Dr. Andrew Bries at ORA Orthopedics, I weighed 377 pounds. He said I was too heavy for […]
Mindfulness Matters: Can Living in the Moment Improve Your Health?
At some point in your life, someone probably told you, “Enjoy every moment. Life is short.” Maybe you’ve smiled and rolled your eyes at this well-intentioned relative or co-worker. But the fact is, there’s something to it. Trying to enjoy each moment may actually be good for your health. The idea is called mindfulness. This […]
Low-T Treatments Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?
By Amy Kennard You’ve probably heard the commercials about low-T. There are plenty of pharmaceutical companies and medical practices offering drugs, supplements and hormone-balancing treatments that profess to replenish a man’s youth and virility of which low-T has robbed him. But like many “cutting edge” treatments offered as one-offs by doctors not necessarily practicing within […]
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