Men who have had surgery or radiation to treat prostate cancer have had to depend on monitoring prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels for excessive elevations somewhere in the 10 – 50 range before a bone or CAT scan would be effective in detecting the recurrence of cancer. For many prostate …

By Michael J. Freeman, M.D., PA Skin is composed of several layers, all of which become thinner as we age. However, some people are genetically predisposed to thinner skin. The middle layer, or dermal layer of the skin contributes to the majority of your skin’s thickness, as it has the most …

It’s important to stay up to date on all of your medical needs. These include regular checkups with your primary care physician and specialists, but it also includes annual screenings that are critical when it comes to early diagnosis. The earlier a condition is detected, the better your chances are …

Painful, swollen legs, ankles and feet can be cause for alarm. Standing on your feet all day can cause a lot more than aches and pain. If your job or lifestyle requires you to stand for a majority of the day, your circulation will be affected; when this happens, you have …

Are you planning on putting your health and wellness on the back burner through the holidays? That’s not a wise notion, as it will ultimately make you have to work even harder and longer over the next few months. Deprivation is never fun, so think twice before you go off the …

By Al Roach As a child visiting my grandparents, I often heard my Granddad Jack refer to Arthur Itis. Although I never met the man, I knew that my granddad really didn’t like him. Several years later I learned that Arthur was not a man that my granddad complained about, …

As a child, our heroes are usually fictional characters like Superman, Batman, or Spiderman. They leap tall buildings in a single bound and fight villains with incredible power and strength. Best of all, they swoop in to help someone in need, just when all hope is lost. As we grow older, …

You’ve probably heard about Cryotherapy from magazines, online, social media, or TV. The reason that its popularity has grown exponentially over the past few years is because of the results that it provides. Cryotherapy can help reduce inflammation, treat chronic pain, relieve arthritis, boost metabolism & tighten skin. During this busy …

By Robert J Farnell, Licensed Massage Therapist Wellness therapy is often overlooked, but it’s an incredibly important key to overall health and function. According to AMTA’s (The American Massage Therapy Association) 2018 Consumer Survey, an average of 19 percent of adult Americans received at least one massage between July 2017 …

By Khaled Bowarshi, M.D. For most people the holiday season is a special time of year spent with family and friends building lasting memories. But for others the holidays evoke feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. An increase in stress, a busy work schedule and missing loved ones (who are no …