Friday , September 27 2024

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pillows for your feet?!

Injectables are not just for your face feet Are you struggling with foot pain? Wearing fashionable but painful shoes has to be one of the most difficult choices to make in the morning. Many women believe their stilettos and pumps are responsible for causing deformities like hammertoes and bunions. Not …

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“Cut” your tub?

Why this easy, inexpensive project can add serious home safety One Day Bath’s TubcuT® adds convenience and protection for all ages When was the last time you faced the need for a home project that you knew would absolutely solve your problem and also go easy on your wallet? For …

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Keeping Your Kids Safe & Healthy on the Playing Field and in the Classroom

With August here, school will be starting in just a few short weeks. In fact, football practice has been in full swing since July. Protecting your kid entails many different aspects, but unfortunately, you can’t always control when things go wrong such as injuries, accidents, viruses, or infections. Immunizations & Viral …

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Managing a Life-Limiting Illness with Palliative Care

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County While more than 2 million people die each year in the U.S. from advanced illnesses, not everyone receives the specialized comfort care called palliative care that they could get. Research has shown that not all patients’ pain is adequately assessed and managed, especially in chronic, …

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Treatments for Blepharitis and Dry Eye Ending the Vicious Cycle

As if having dry, scratchy eyes wasn’t enough, it is often accompanied by a condition called blepharitis, a chronic, inflammatory disease of the eyelids in which bacteria overgrow and colonize along the inner lids and eyelashes. Blepharitis can come with one or more symptoms, including eye dryness, dandruff-like flakes on the …

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Urinary and Prostate Issues? A Safe and Effective Procedure is Available!

As men age, they often experience issues with their urological health. One such issue is trouble with urination caused by a condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). During the life of a male, the prostate goes through two main growth phases. The first is during puberty when the prostate nearly doubles …

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Cancer screenings can save lives

When it comes to treating cancer, the earlier the cancer can be found, the better. The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, many times before any symptoms are present. With all types of …

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Immunizations for Children & Adults

By Dr. Dariano, D.O. Despite the recent news and activity from antivaxxers, immunizations are critical at various steps of life. These immunizations start in the womb and go throughout adulthood. Getting vaccinations at specific times is critical to avoid contracting communicable, life-threatening, and other serious diseases. It can be confusing to …

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Conversations You Should Consider Having With Your Adult Children

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel There comes a time when it becomes a good idea to start thinking about tidying up your life. I’m not taking about “Marie Kondoing” your home. No, I’m talking about putting things in order so that if you need help, people you trust can …

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August is psoriasis awareness month

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD While the exact cause is unknown, plaque psoriasis is actually an immune disease that is active inside your body yet shows up on the outside, with skin lesions. It can, in some cases, affect the joints and cause severe symptoms. This is called Psoriatic Arthritis. …

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