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When Kathe D’Alfonso faced melanoma, the Penfield resident knew her daily routine had to change. Suddenly, applying sun-screen to every inch of her body became not just important—it became life-saving. But like most people, she discovered a frustrating reality: reaching the middle of her back was nearly impossible. Rather than …

Catching cancer early can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Some tests can spot abnormalities even before signs or symptoms appear. Unfortunately, many people avoid colonoscopies (to detect colon cancer) or Pap smears (to test for cervical cancer) because they find them invasive, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. At-home …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. As a woman in the prime of your life, prioritizing health is crucial to maintaining overall well-being and preventing potential health complications. Annual wellness exams tailored to your age group, specifically between the ages of 40 and 60, serve as a cornerstone in safeguarding your health. …

by ArchWell Health Let’s face it, we can all be forgetful at times. Whether it’s misplacing keys or blanking on a name, these are the typical hiccups of everyday life. But as we age, memory lapses can sometimes feel more alarming. The good news? For most people, these changes are …

My dad is my hero. Actually, he is a hero to all Americans, one of the millions of veterans in the United States. A decorated former Army Sergeant who valiantly served in the Vietnam War. He was strong in both body and mind. However, as he got older, we noticed …

For today’s seniors, the desire to stay at home is strong. In fact, the modern elderly population is much different from its past counterparts. Almost 90% of people over 65 want to live in their home and community as long as possible, according to a report by the AARP Public …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is one of the methods used to increase oxygen throughout the tissues cells to destroy anaerobic bacteria, which cannot exist in an oxygenated area. It is also touted as having the ability to improve immune function and repair damaged tissues. Many researchers purport that HBOT can …

Saving Your Brain is a state-of-the-art facility that offers non-drug programs that offer viable solutions for almost any neurodevelop-mental, behavioral, academic, psychological, or mental health issue. Currently we are seeing people from age 2 to age 88 and every age group in between. Some of our younger school age children …

Dr. Sunil Panchal When you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest …

By DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Do you have erectile dysfunction? Most standard medical practitioners will start a man on the “little blue pill,” but this only masks the symptoms of ED and it definitely doesn’t treat the cause. There is a common misconception that ED is just another sign of …