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By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Taking fish oil? Are you noticing results? When it comes to getting benefits from an omega-3 supplement, taking an effective dose of the right kinds of fatty acids is crucial. Take a moment to grab your supplement, if you’re taking one, and then keep reading to …

Skin conditions are a common occurrence, and although most are relatively benign, they can have a profound effect on the individual. Some common benign skin conditions include pigmentation issues such as freckles and age spots, as well as vascular issues, like facial veins, leg veins, spider angiomas, and rosacea. Many …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Muscle wasting. It’s a nasty phenomenon that scares many of us over the age of 40 – especially when we stand naked in front of the mirror! Known more formally as sarcopenia, muscle wasting is a major issue. As many as 25-45% of older adults in …

When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe. If an ingrown nail causes a break in …

The circulatory system must contend with distance and gravity, so often the lower extremities are the first to show signs of vascular and arterial disease. If you have noticed skin discoloration, this symptom is extremely common in peripheral artery disease (PAD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), critical …

When it comes to colorectal cancer, the facts can be scary. Fortunately, the availability of effective early screening and the ease of making simple lifestyle changes brighten the outlook. Overall, in the U.S., 1 in 23 men (4.3%) and 1 in 25 women (4%) are at risk of developing colorectal …

By Greg Pascucci March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrate the World of Flavors.” Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the campaign serves as a reminder to all of us to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. For …

We can feel happy, energetic and full of enthusiasm and have our eyes convey a message of haggardness, exhaustion and severity. Time and gravity can pull upper eyelids downward or create pouchy lower lids, creating a look of tiredness, confusion or even anger. Certainly that’s not how we want to …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery May Thurner Syndrome affects mostly females, and it can lead to dangerous outcomes like impinged blood flow and DVTs (deep vein thrombosis). What is May Thurner Syndrome? The right iliac artery and the left iliac vein intersect within the pelvis. With May Thurner Syndrome, the …

Food brings us together—whether sharing an intimate meal with a friend or celebrating a special occasion with family. And what better time to satisfy your appetite for connection with others, and for the most delicious food, than National Nutrition Month? Living well means seizing opportunities to connect with others, explore …