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Can Omega-3 with Melatonin Reduce Overactive Bladder at Night?

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD It was a subject she normally felt too embarrassed to talk about — even with her physician. Now Harriet was so thrilled she had to share the good news with me! “Instead of getting up three to four times a night to tinkle, I now only …

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What’s Your Diet?

What's Your Diet

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …

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Understanding Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Medications for Treatment

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a pervasive and potentially life-threatening disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While early detection through regular screenings and improved awareness has led to better outcomes, the journey of battling breast cancer often involves various treatment modalities, including medications. In this article, we will explore the different …

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October Is National Eczema Awareness Month

Eczema

By Dr. Ashley Cauthen Eczema is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin, often accompanied by redness and rashes. Eczema can vary in severity and can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life. In this comprehensive …

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Making a Successful Transition to Assisted Living

Assisted Living

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Despite great communication with a community, conversations with families regarding realistic expectations, notifying other professionals involved with the move, etc., there is always a struggle when a new resident moves to an assisted living community. This is particularly compounded when …

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Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. Primary liver cancer occurs most often in adults ages 60+. Childhood liver cancer is rare. Rates are highest in American Indian and Alaska Native …

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD ADULTS AND SENIORS GET THEIR EYES CHECKED?

EYES CHECKED

A vision test measures how well you see. A comprehensive eye exam, however, is designed to evaluate the overall health and function of your eyes, and capture any signs of disease early, often before they produce symptoms. Early discovery of eye disease promotes treatment before vision loss can occur or …

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Say NO to Incontinence and Take Back Control of Your Bladder

By Dr. Tina Chandra Urinary incontinence is a common occurrence in women. It can be caused by vaginal childbirth, changes due to menopause, or even by being overweight. There are two types of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence is when urine escapes due to physical activities such as running or …

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR TESTOSTERONE LEVEL?

DO YOU KNOW YOUR TESTOSTERONE LEVEL

Tired? Are your endurance and strength declining? Have you noticed a decline in your sexual function and lost interest in your sex life? Every man could answer “yes” to at least one of these questions after age 40. Common symptoms of low testosterone, they can also result from a myriad …

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National Physical Therapy Month: The Importance of PT After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement

By Sergio Martinez, DO, AOA, AOAO National Physical Therapy Month serves as an annual reminder of the transformative power of physical therapy in restoring mobility and enhancing the quality of life for countless individuals. Among the various conditions and situations where physical therapy plays a pivotal role, post-operative care after …

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