Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Not so long ago, folks with chronic conditions were destined to be defined by their condition: restricted mobility, dietary issues, un-ending pain and no relief from their symptoms. That fate is no longer a given. Thanks to the innovative means of palliative or what …

What You Should Know About OAB Stimulants, Symptoms and Treatment Kenneth A. Essig, M.D. People with overactive bladder (OAB) often experience urgency at inconvenient and unpredictable times and may have trouble with leaking. Overactive bladder interferes with work, daily routines, intimacy and can reduce an individuals’ self-esteem and quality of …

By Dr. David Steinberg, Pharmacist As the baby boomer generation ages and medications become more numerous, children and family members are charged with caring for the loved ones. This task comes not only with much stress but also with many questions. The questions often range from “Who will administer the …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Countless blogs detail how exercising, eating well, and sleeping better are crucial for healthy aging. But there’s one aspect to good health that people rarely mention: pooping. Yes, pooping. Maybe as a physician, I should be medically correct and write “defecating” instead. But whatever the term, one …

Maintaining regular wellness visits for children is essential throughout a child’s development and into their young adult life. These regular wellness visits allow the child’s pediatrician to evaluate their physical, emotional, social well-being, as well as prevent any developing health problems or concerns. Pediatricians keep children on track for essential …

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 20 percent of Americans suffer with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid frequently rises up into the esophagus. When the stomach acid reaches the lining of the esophagus, a burning sensation in the chest …

By Ginger Lettelleir Recently I was talking to a friend who told me that he has never had a massage. He said, “Guys don’t get massages.” This was surprising to hear considering the many benefits of regular massage therapy. Spa therapy is a way to provide a reset for your …

When you see your physician regularly, your overall health is maximized because you and your healthcare provider have a better understanding of your health history. In addition, they communicate with the specialists that you see, they take notice of changes in your health more readily, and they keep track of …

TouchStone Home Care specializes in working with seniors and their family who may need help to continue living at home and requires assistance with their activities of daily living. Our home care specialist can assist seniors and our broad range of services can be individually tailored to meet your family’s …

By: James Leiber, DO Hip Labrum Tears Think of the hip labrum as a gasket that surrounds the rim of the socket where the hip bone attaches. Its job is to assist hip stability, and when injured or torn, it can cause pain and catching of the joint. If you’ve …