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What happens as we age? Fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin combined with a natural decline in the body’s ability to regenerate new cells, are all visible signs of aging. Over the past decade, intensive research into skin aging has shown that the major differentiator between youthful and aging skin …

According to the statistics we as a nation are undoubtedly ensnarled in a malevolent tide of Narcotic dependence and abuse and it is irrefutable that this affliction must be controlled, curtailed and treated. However, in the unrelenting efforts to stem this tide of abuse and stay within the purview of …

Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. You’re probably aware of hearing loss and diabetes – both common public-health challenges – but did you know these two conditions can go hand in hand? Hearing loss is more than doubly prevalent among those with diabetes, offering yet another reason to stay atop your regular …

A form of arthritis can cause painful, red, boney, growths; consequently, bunions can also be hereditary and run in families, especially in females, generation after generation. More women than men experience the painful boney growth on their big toe, known as a bunion, or Hallux Valgus. One of the leading …

The concept of value-based care was first made known in 2006 in a book published by Michael Porter titled “Redefining the Healthcare System.” Since then, value-based care programs have been introduced across the country; however, the challenge lies with healthcare providers. There are still many healthcare providers who have not …

One of the hardest things to accept in life is the changes we experience as we get older – and it is not only scary for the person experiencing these changes, but it’s hard to measure the damage done to those closest to the person affected. We’ve already touched on …

(Part I) What exactly is alopecia? Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss that might be related to natural causes (generally due to hereditary factors and aging), or to a medical disorder (specific diseases or medication intake). Regardless of the cause, alopecia is a condition that has cosmetic consequences …

By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS While patients report undergoing a hair transplant as a life changing experience that restores their confidence and youthfulness and improves their quality of life, it is important to understand that the change doesn’t happen overnight. Results take time and treating hair loss successfully for …

By Ronna L. Clements, Natural Health& Wellness Innovator At the very beginning of any kind of illness there is a breakdown of the liver. One of the livers functions is to produce six billion types of enzymes and it is these various enzymes that supply the raw materials used by …

The Screening Age Has Been Lowered for Those At Risk Getting a colonoscopy was something you usually didn’t have to worry about until you turned 50, but the American Cancer Society has altered their recommendation for a first-time colon cancer screening to age 45 for those at risk of cancer. …