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Dr. Kevin Brooks – Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) are characterized by recurrent episodes of a reduced amount or even cessation of respiratory airflow (i.e. breathing) during sleep. This is caused by collapse of tissues in the back of the throat, at the levels of the …

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is the process of restoring and maintaining hormone balance with hormones that are biologically identical to hormones produced by the human body. BHRT is commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, decreased libido, and an increased …

Life-giving Attitude Part One: The Top FivePercent By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church In my twenties, I was fortunate enough be in sales for a number of years. As in most sales careers, training on social interaction for the purpose of making the sale is imperative, …

Obesity, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes, now appears to be associated with another health problem, but one that affects men only — low testosterone levels. In a study conducted by the University at Buffalo endocrinologists, researchers discovered that about 40% of obese participants had lower-than-normal testosterone levels. …

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age. They can come with a host of disruptive and very unpleasant symptoms, including heavy and/or painful periods, bleeding between periods, frequent urination, abdominal and back pain, and discomfort during intercourse. Fibroids that grow within the uterine cavity …

Technology and consumer electronics are transforming people’s lives, adding ease and enjoyment to daily living. The same is true for hearing aid technology. In the past few years, research and development have enabled a technological transformation in the hearing aid marketplace. These advances in hearing aids are making a significant …

We know that most diets don’t work, and so do you. With two-thirds of the adults in the United States overweight, and one-third of those classified as “obese,” it’s clear that what Americans have been doing to control their weight just isn’t working. Most diets involve eliminating certain foods or …

By David Ebner – Staff Writer    Each year, the American Lung Association releases the State of the Air Report, accounting for the air quality of major counties in the United States. It’s probably not news that metropolitan areas throughout the state received varying results in air quality. It may …

RAO is proud to announce our renewed accreditation by the American College of Radiology, or ACR, in some of the most important diagnostic screening modalities, signifying our ongoing commitment to providing unsurpassed health imaging services. The ACR provides evidence-based guidelines and quality assessments for specific imaging and treatment protocols to …

By Bradley McLarty, CHES – Wellness Coordinator Munroe Regional’s Lifetime Center When it comes to men’s health there are several important areas of concern. These areas include mental health, heart health, and a new area of growing concern – hormonal health. Most of these conditions in men can be life …