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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 …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY Even though it is still a seller’s market, making your home stand out among the rest is vital for grabbing the attention of potential buyer’s attention and making a valuable sale. Sure, you can spruce up your home with fresh paint and …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD We’ve all heard of inflammation but what exactly is it? Inflammation is the response of our immune system to injury or infection. When it’s short-lived and targeted for specific purposes such as recovering from a cold, it’s a wonderful thing. However, long-term chronic inflammation can …

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Chronic pain affects millions of Americans daily. Most people are aware of the psychological effects of chronic pain and the dangerous conditions it can cause; however, many people are unaware that chronic pain raises insulin and glucose levels …

For patients with orthopedic injuries or conditions such as stroke-related hand immobility, there is an advanced technological glove that helps to retrain the hand muscles and brain communication as well as offers immediate extension, flexion, and grip control. If you are suffering from the adverse effect of hand function due …

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, shining a spotlight on an insidious disease that will be diagnosed in an estimated 151,030 adults in the US this year.1 Sharon M, of Citrus County, recently went to the doctor for what she thought were hemorrhoids, only to find out that her discomfort …

Achilles Ruptures are more common in men then women and the typical age group that is affected is between the ages of 30-50. Some other risk factors include race, genetics, medical conditions, musculoskeletal disease, ankle and foot alignment (pronation/hyper-pronation), obesity, sports, exercise, medication and smoking. The Achilles tendon is the …