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Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. Primary liver cancer occurs most often in adults ages 60+. Childhood liver cancer is rare. Rates are highest in American Indian and Alaska Native …
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Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. Primary liver cancer occurs most often in adults ages 60+. Childhood liver cancer is rare. Rates are highest in American Indian and Alaska Native …
Read More »Minutes Count: Recognizing the Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke Saves Lives!
Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. There are Several Different Types of Strokes: • Hemorrhagic strokes are when a damaged blood vessel begins to …
Read More »HOW OFTEN SHOULD ADULTS AND SENIORS GET THEIR EYES CHECKED?
A vision test measures how well you see. A comprehensive eye exam, however, is designed to evaluate the overall health and function of your eyes, and capture any signs of disease early, often before they produce symptoms. Early discovery of eye disease promotes treatment before vision loss can occur or …
Read More »Say NO to Incontinence and Take Back Control of Your Bladder
By Dr. Tina Chandra Urinary incontinence is a common occurrence in women. It can be caused by vaginal childbirth, changes due to menopause, or even by being overweight. There are two types of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence is when urine escapes due to physical activities such as running or …
Read More »DO YOU KNOW YOUR TESTOSTERONE LEVEL?
Tired? Are your endurance and strength declining? Have you noticed a decline in your sexual function and lost interest in your sex life? Every man could answer “yes” to at least one of these questions after age 40. Common symptoms of low testosterone, they can also result from a myriad …
Read More »National Physical Therapy Month: The Importance of PT After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
By Sergio Martinez, DO, AOA, AOAO National Physical Therapy Month serves as an annual reminder of the transformative power of physical therapy in restoring mobility and enhancing the quality of life for countless individuals. Among the various conditions and situations where physical therapy plays a pivotal role, post-operative care after …
Read More »Vertigo: How to Stop Spinning – Fast
Vertigo is a condition that makes individuals feel sensations of spinning, which causes nausea, vomiting and other unpleasant side effects. A physical therapist will be able to determine if BBPV may be the cause of your symptoms. (Vertigo may also be caused by a central nervous system disorder, and that …
Read More »Is Your Swing Hurting Your Back or is Your Back Hurting Your Swing?
By Daniel Taylor DC It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the golf course; the greens are freshly cut and the sun shining. You drive up to the tee box for the first shot of the day. You bend over to put the tee in the ground and out of nowhere the …
Read More »MonaLisa Touch® Laser Therapy
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. MonaLisa Touch® MonaLisa Touch is a noninvasive laser therapy to treat vaginal atrophy (GSM or genitourinary syndrome of menopause). GSM is a condition that causes symptoms like vaginal dryness and pain during sex. The MonaLisa Touch can help make sexual intimacy more comfortable. It works by …
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