By Parveen Vahora, M.D. For women that have disorders of the uterus or other reproductive organ conditions, a hysterectomy is often recommended. However, in some cases, other options should be considered first, such as with endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and certain cancers. This is especially the case, if women are …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by …

At Touchstone Home Care we offer independently contracted, certified CNA’s to assist clients with daily living activities. The role in providing care is different with each client. Light cooking and housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments, bathing, shopping, companion care, medication reminders and exercise are a few of the services we …

By Rev. J. Keith Long Do you live a balanced life? When your life seems to be running smoothly and everything is happening just like you suppose it should, you may not give much thought to what it means. When you seem to be at wits end, you may be thinking …

When you’re booking that flight, choosing the perfect hotel, and planning your vacation activates… do you also look for medical care, the proximity to a hospital or urgent care clinic at your destination? For some families, being close to acute medical care is just as important as a beach front …

June is Men’s Health Month, drawing attention to easy ways men can address and help prevent common health problems. Historically, men have been somewhat hesitant to be proactive in their own healthcare, but in an effort to live their best and longest lives, more guys are taking steps to get …

Would you rather mow the lawn or clean the bathroom rather than go to the doctor? You’re not alone. A study from the Cleveland Clinic found that most men hate going to the doctor. But this can be deadly. Don’t wait to go to the doctor until you’re sick. In …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a veteran real estate investor, if you’re thinking about buying a home in summer, one fact holds true: with the nicer weather comes increased competition for the home you want. In fact, considerations such as “which …

June is Cataract Awareness Month, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind everyone, especially folks age 60 and older, that timely detection and treatment of cataracts is essential to protecting healthy vision. Although anyone can develop a cataract, some people are more susceptible than others. Factors such as …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS June. It’s the month when we honor fathers and the month when I dedicate my article each year completely to men. I thought, why not start off with a little (maybe too little) male hair humor to make you smile? So here goes: What …