By Bo Martinsen, MD With the prevalence of sleep disturbances on the rise, melatonin is now one of the fastest growing supplements in the USA. But the benefits of melatonin extend far beyond sleep. Researchers today are examining the role of melatonin in cancer medicine, as well as brain and …

By Zhiyi Qiang, Ph.D. NRCC Based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, the top 10 leading causes of death in 2017 in the US were: 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Accidents 4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) 6. Alzheimer’s disease 7. Diabetes …

Every year, a significant number of patients see a physician complaining of hand numbness, tingling, and pain. Many of these patients are assumed to have nerve compression in the neck area and come to the doctor’s office with an MRI of the cervical spine. Some may even have had surgery …

The master-planned community of Ave Maria, Florida has been recognized as one of Florida’s fastest growing communities with a focus on an active lifestyle for its residents. Healthcare, however, also plays an important role in the quality of life for its 5,000 residents. Ave Maria is currently home to a walk-in …

A New Generation of Super Nutraceuticals For decades, the medical community has been focusing on a natural compound in our bodies called “hyaluronic acid”, or HA, and collagen, both of which are chief components of healthy connective tissue throughout the body. HA and collagen are especially important to knees, elbows, …

Reliance Medical Centers continues to re-invent healthcare delivery for older adults with the addition of the Wellbeing Adviser Program. Adding a Wellbeing Adviser (a Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to a Primary Care clinic is a vital move in improving patient care, but when you understand why, it makes perfect sense. …

You’ve known about inserts for years (hello Dr. Scholl). These inserts are available at the local drug store, big box stores, online and even at most grocery stores. It turns out that inserts, insoles and arch supports are all generally the same item, just called different terms. They are off-the-shelf …

Pamper yourself and your follicles with new science-based trichology treatments Let’s start by getting right to the point. Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. Period. But, unfortunately, because it hides out of sight, we often forget to take care of our scalp – until concerns become noticeable – and …

Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. Regular exercise provides a wealth of benefits: more energy, longer life expectancy, stronger bones and muscles, and lower risk for obesity and diabetes, to name a few. A recent study has added a new benefit to the list: delay of age-related hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss …

Dr. Dariano, D.O. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatments, colorectal cancer is still one of the most frequently diagnosed types of cancer. While incidence is decreasing for the most commonly diagnosed age group population, ages 65-74, the rate is increasing for young and middle-aged adults. According to the American Cancer Society, …