By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Thinning hair can affect confidence and self-image for both women and men. At our practice, Dr. Parveen S. Vahora is now offering an innovative solution that harnesses your body’s natural healing power: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair restoration. What is PRP for Hair Loss? PRP …

By RICK WEBER Palliative care and hospice are not exactly the same and are not a “death sentence,” but rather a way of establishing hope and comfort in a difficult time—whether or not it is the last phases of a disease process. “The ‘death sentence’ myth is one I have …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW ADHD and PTSD may seem like completely different conditions, but their symptoms often overlap in ways that can make telling them apart difficult. Trouble focusing, impulsivity, and emotional ups and downs can show up in both, leading to confusion or even misdiagnosis. It is not uncommon …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …

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 …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With Halloween right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are flocking to your local Halloween store to get ready for this year’s costume party. Whether dressing up as your favorite superhero or horror icon, nothing beats the fun of changing up your …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look …

Women are often told that bloating is just part of life, linked to their cycles, stress or something they ate. But sometimes, persistent bloating is your body’s way of signaling something more serious. Ovarian cancer signs and symptoms show up in ways that are easy to overlook or explain away. …

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. While most people are familiar with traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, there’s a lesser-known but equally important factor that could be silently increasing your cardiovascular risk: Lipoprotein(a), …

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating nearly every system in the body, from metabolism and mood to sexual health and bone strength. Hormone production naturally declines with age, but rates of decline vary according to genetic factors, environmental influences and comorbid conditions. For women, perimenopause and menopause are typically …