October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost and encourage the early detectiontion that saves lives. About one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, so almost everyone knows someone affected by it. …

Your spine does a lot of work. It holds you upright, protects your spinal cord, and lets you bend, twist, lift and walk. When something goes wrong with it, you notice right away. Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons people see a doctor, and they are …

If your legs felt heavier, more swollen, or more uncomfortable this summer, you’re not alone. Many people with varicose veins notice their symptoms shift with the seasons. As temperatures ease and routines change in the fall, it’s a natural moment to pause, pay attention to what your legs have been …

By Aiste Magitman GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have changed the lives of many people. But as a pharmacist, I’m also seeing another side of the story. People taking these medications are reaching for laxatives because they’re constipated, antacids because they’re experiencing reflux, and sometimes even …

By Pastor Tim Neptune As the years accumulate, many of us notice a quiet tendency to settle. What once demanded excellence now receives a polite “good enough.” That drift appears in our exercise routines, our closest relationships—and often in the condition of our souls. Holistic wellness is incomplete without the …

In a world where health consciousness is on the rise, one critical aspect of preventive care often goes overlooked: regular skin cancer screenings. With skin cancer being one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, the importance of early detection through routine check-ups cannot be overstated. This article delves …

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, modern eye care is evolving from traditional eye exams — leading to better results and an overall improved experience for patients. Here’s how the role of technology can improve your visual health, both in and out of the optometrist’s office. HOW TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPACTED MODERN EYE …

When most people hear the word “shockwave,” they imagine something dramatic—maybe an explosion or a jolt of electricity. But in medicine, shockwaves are nothing of the sort. Instead, they are gentle yet powerful pulses of sound energy, and they’re quietly revolutionizing how we treat pain, injuries, and even certain chronic …

Watching someone you love struggle to hear can be frustrating, especially when communication begins changing the rhythm of everyday life. Maybe conversations are repeated more often. Maybe the television volume keeps getting louder. Perhaps family dinners feel different because someone begins withdrawing or avoiding conversation altogether. If you have ever …

Joint pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and for good reason. The back and knees bear the brunt of daily wear, athletic activity, and the natural aging process, making them especially prone to injury and degeneration. At Encore Imaging, we see firsthand how timely, …