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September is Healthy Aging Month, drawing focus on smart ways to remain healthy, strong and full of vitality into your 60s and beyond. This national promotion includes tips on eating well, staying active, managing stress, quitting smoking and, of course, taking care of your precious peepers. One in six Americans …

By Dr. J. Mandume Kerina Dr. Kerina and his colleagues have spent their professional life studying how to combat the effects of arthritis. They have helped develop advanced surgical techniques to reliably help to revitalize your life. This has culminated in our current opioid free joint replacement program. The overuse …

Did you know you can have high cholesterol—which can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke—but not know it? Here is some more information about cholesterol and how to manage it. Cholesterol is Important to Your Body. Your body needs cholesterol to build cells and make vitamins and …

#1—HOW IT WORKS There are two different forms of medical treatment through cannabis. The first is the natural marijuana plant that contains both CBD and THC, and the second is the altered version of the plant that has been through a hybrid process to lighten the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) level. CBD …

By Amanda Fincher The housing market is at a major high. With home valuations rising exponentially here locally and across the country, if you are considering a move, whether you are moving into a new home, downsizing into a condo or townhome, or perhaps you’re contemplating retiring to a senior …

The question posed is really not that difficult to answer, as long as you are in a thriving assisted living community that focuses on their residents best living arrangements, interests, daily activities, fine dining and social events. Are these always available or even considered in all Assisted Living places? The …

The first major shock wave study for ED was in 2010 and since then, over 50 small-scale studies have come to fruition showing the efficacy and marked outcomes of this advanced therapy for ED. In 2019, a new large-scale study launched called the S.W.E.E.T. study. The primary goal of the …

Could hearing loss be making you forgetful? Find out how and why hearing loss affects your memory function now. I t’s common knowledge that unresolved hearing loss can have an impact on stress and anxiety levels, but did you know it can affect your memory too? Memory loss is just …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Have you ever noticed sensations in your legs that made you wonder if you should see a doctor, but since they seemed to subside, you ignored the symptoms away?  Many people overlook the life-threatening warning signs that could lead to an embolism.  If you’ve experienced swollen …

When the Fed lowers interest rates, it aims to increase borrowing and spending by businesses and consumers. It also aims to generate more business activity and more hiring. When the central bank raises interest rates, it is generally an action to reduce inflation and “cool off” the economy. The focus …