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Lora L. Thaxton, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) Specialist Dr. Lora Thaxton was the only student in her class of 125 to graduate from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1995 in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), a specialty where she treats patients who have …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel As we age, changes to our body, health, financial picture and family are ever-evolving. When we were young, we didn’t worry about infirmity, incapacity, or how we wanted our estates to be managed. But as time marches on, those issues move to the forefront of …

By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times per …

During the month of October, The nation recognizes and celebrates the importance of rehabilitating treatment options through Physical Therapy (PT). PT can help patients improve their overall physical health and wellbeing in countless ways. Since every patient’s needs are different, therapies are adjusted to specific patient-centric approaches depending on their individual …

By Dr. Dariano, D.O. In the United States, the CDC reports that over 260,000 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer annually, and it also affects approximately 2,600 men each year. There are multiple types of breast cancer; importantly, the statistics of survival are increasing, mostly due to patient education …

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD Each year, more than four million new cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are diagnosed in the United States alone. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequently occurring type of skin cancer, closely followed by squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer is caused by …

Almost half of adult women show symptoms of secondary heart failure such as varicose veins, swollen ankles, painful joints, chronic fatigue, low metabolism. By Kenneth McLeod, Ph.D. What is Your Secondary Heart? The human cardiovascular system should be viewed as a two-pump system where the cardiac muscle pushes blood out …

As women age, or go through hormonal complications whether it’s from pregnancy, medications or menopause, sexual intimacy and disruptions are more common that most people are aware. When the passion we’re experiencing with our partner seems less like an intense flame and more like a smoldering wick, issues can arise inside …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a very personal issue with me because I am a 7-year survivor of breast cancer. October is also the month of my cancer diagnosis.  Every anniversary of my diagnosis is a reason to celebrate. Each year that I am able to …

Like many Americans, you pro-bably spend a lot of time sitting. Even if you balance out your time in the chair with trips to the gym, research shows that too much sitting can up your risk of breast and colon cancers. Luckily, it’s easy to counteract the adverse effects of …