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Roughly, 29 million Americans have diabetes. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, but for those individuals that struggle with the disease, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can be debilitating. Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disease that affects nearly 200,000 new patients per year. Understanding the disease state is complex, but in short, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common types of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team encounters this condition frequently and wants to ensure patients understand the importance of early detection and proper treatment. What …