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By Superior Residences Making the decision to move a loved one into full-time care is one of the most difficult choices a family will face. But getting to know the kinds of care that are available and visiting an assisted living residence can put your mind at ease about finding …

Geriatric massage consists of specific training and techniques designed to maximize the benefits of massage for the elderly population. This highly-effective type of massage therapy provides not just the well-known benefits massage offers to every client, such as relief of muscle pain and stress, but it also has specific benefits …

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a type of nuclear medicine used to analyze and measure specific vital bodily functions, including glucose metabolism, blood flow and oxygen use, which can be telling indicators of organ and tissue function. It is also a key diagnostic tool in diagnosing many types of cancers …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer As they stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy and scurried across the decks of destroyers and aircraft carriers, they weren’t thinking about their health. When they enlisted, they weren’t looking for a job; they were answering a call. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are …

A few years ago, Greg Parady changed the logo of Parady Financial Group based on a powerful experience he had hiking with his brother, Luke, a world-class rock climber, to the 14,000-foot summit of Longs Peak in Colorado. Greg Parady found out something very important as he gazed at the …

If you’re one of the nearly 40 million Americans who suffer with hearing loss, maybe it’s time to consider investing in your hearing health. Research shows that the rewards can be substantial. In fact, identifying and addressing hearing loss has been shown to positively influence virtually every aspect of an …

InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Offers Tips on Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer When it comes to melanoma, most people rarely associate this disease with children and teenagers. The reality is that melanoma does not discriminate which is why educating children about the importance of practicing sun protection may significantly …

By Michelle C. Reece, DrPH – Men’s Health Advocate Do men really take better care of their cars and their trucks than of themselves?  Most drivers know that if their car or truck is making funny noises, the dash board warning lights are on, or it is just not running …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church God has an unusual little thing He does. The first time I realized what it was it caught me off guard a little. And as a matter of fact it really frustrated me because he expected me to participate in …

By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Leg circulation problems affect more than 20 million Americans and over 20% of those are over the age of 65. Circulation problems in the legs can arise from smoking, poor diet and exercise, obesity, high cholesterol, and genetics. There are …