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Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your preferred end-of-life healthcare decisions a priority is wise any time of the year. But, special focus is given in the month of April during National Healthcare Decisions Month to help increase awareness of this important healthcare decision. It’s never too early to …

Parkinson’s disease affects the nervous system and causes problems with muscle movement. Parkinson’s doesn’t go away, and the symptoms get worse over time. You can work with your family doctor and other professionals to slow the progress and manage Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Specialized nerve cells in the brain …

When knee pain keeps you from enjoying your daily life, it’s time to see your doctor. Knee pain can limit movement, cause instability or difficulty supporting weight, and contributes to sleep disturbances. Sometimes, the knee may appear misshapen, with a bent-legged or thump-kneed deformation. All these issues can be caused …

“In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure…please secure your own oxygen mask first before assisting others around you.” We hear these instructions each time we fly. The point is you won’t be able to help others if you are struggling to breathe yourself. It’s an important …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD April is Parkinson’s awareness month. There are many actions we can take to impact the future of Parkinson’s disease, but none greater than its prevention. Our emphasis must switch from the treatment of the disease to its prevention by promoting better health and well-being. Inflammation …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and apply a little elbow grease, you can take your productivity to the max and boost your asking price by knocking out a few simple projects that increase home value. Don’t have the money …

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 …