By Dan P. Montzka, M.D. May marks Stroke Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of understanding strokes and their potential impact on various aspects of health, including vision. While strokes primarily affect the brain, their repercussions can extend to the eyes, often serving as early indicators or …

In today’s world, living longer, stronger and sexier have never been obtainable. With life expectancy continuing to lengthen, we provide the latest advancements in wellness and regenerative medicine that offer adults of all ages an opportunity to maintain and restore their “Quality of Life.” We continually research and implement new …

An Effective Treatment Option for Lower Back and Tailbone Pain By Brent Compton, MD Caudal steroid injections have emerged as a valuable treatment option for patients suffering from chronic lower back pain, sciatica, and tailbone discomfort. This minimally invasive procedure delivers powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected area, providing …

by ArchWell Health Exercise can become more difficult with age. Aches and pains from arthritis can make activities you once enjoyed feel like a chore. It can also feel overwhelming to decide what exercises will help reduce the joint stiffness and muscle pain associated with arthritis. But there is good …

Bladder cancer is a significant health concern in the U.S., and there are some interesting gender differences to be aware of. Bladder cancer mainly affects adults over 55, with the highest rates in those ages 65–74. It is the third most diagnosed cancer in U.S. men, who are three to …

We’ve all experienced minor cuts, scrapes, or bruises on our legs. In most cases, these injuries begin to heal within two weeks. However, if a wound on your leg seems to be worsening, increasing in size, or producing drainage, it could be a venous leg ulcer (VLU)—a condition requiring medical …

Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …

OK. So here we are… five months into a new year. How are things working out for you? Did you set goals for making this year the best year ever? Did you have dreams and ambitions to make this year different? Did you plan on making things better? Well… how …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. When you are experiencing symptoms of stroke, minutes matter! There is a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can break through a blood clot, but not everyone with stroke …

By Zachary Gray, Executive Director Assisted living communities are designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who need assistance with daily activities. Memory care, which is a specialized form of assisted living, is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with memory-related conditions such as dementia or …