Nostalgia for a Steamboat
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance The relentless pace of modern life makes it easy to forget how different things were in the past. Last Fall, my friends Bill and Sharon took a steamboat trip, and they described it as “incredibly relaxing.” Sounds like an interesting way to travel, and it piqued my curiosity about riverboats […]
Pregnancy and Contraception for Women With Lupus
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Although pregnancy in women with lupus is considered high risk, most women with lupus carry their babies safely to the end of their pregnancy. Overall, women with lupus have a higher rate of miscarriage and premature births compared with the general population. […]
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 […]
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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