By Superior Residences Making the decision to move a loved one into full-time care is one of the most difficult choices a family will face. But getting to know the kinds of care that are available and visiting an assisted living residence can put your mind at ease about finding …

“You have cancer.” These three frightening words can rapidly turn a person’s world upside down, leaving them to ask, “What do I do now? Where do I go for treatment? Will radiation therapy make me tired or even sicker?” The good news for patients is that there are answers and …

Geriatric massage consists of specific training and techniques designed to maximize the benefits of massage for the elderly population. This highly-effective type of massage therapy provides not just the well-known benefits massage offers to every client, such as relief of muscle pain and stress, but it also has specific benefits …

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a type of nuclear medicine used to analyze and measure specific vital bodily functions, including glucose metabolism, blood flow and oxygen use, which can be telling indicators of organ and tissue function. It is also a key diagnostic tool in diagnosing many types of cancers …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer As they stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy and scurried across the decks of destroyers and aircraft carriers, they weren’t thinking about their health. When they enlisted, they weren’t looking for a job; they were answering a call. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are …

A few years ago, Greg Parady changed the logo of Parady Financial Group based on a powerful experience he had hiking with his brother, Luke, a world-class rock climber, to the 14,000-foot summit of Longs Peak in Colorado. Greg Parady found out something very important as he gazed at the …

When a diagnosis needs to be made looking for heart disease of any kind, a cardiac stress test is one of the most helpful non-invasive test. The medical field uses the non-nuclear. or exercise stress test quite often. This involves the use of treadmills, stationary bikes, and other equipment. During …

If you’re one of the nearly 40 million Americans who suffer with hearing loss, maybe it’s time to consider investing in your hearing health. Research shows that the rewards can be substantial. In fact, identifying and addressing hearing loss has been shown to positively influence virtually every aspect of an …

InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Offers Tips on Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer When it comes to melanoma, most people rarely associate this disease with children and teenagers. The reality is that melanoma does not discriminate which is why educating children about the importance of practicing sun protection may significantly …

Welcome to June. The summer months are upon us and everyone would like to see crisp and clear at all the beautiful sights of summer. Now you can. The whole month of June is known as cataract awareness month. Cataracts are more common in adults 70 and older but according …