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In an era where healthcare costs continue to rise and medical conditions often go undetected until they become serious, preventive medicine has never been more crucial. Encore Imaging’s BodyView Preventive MRI represents a revolutionary approach to health screening, offering comprehensive peace of mind in under 60 minutes through advanced, radiation-free …

When Kathe D’Alfonso faced melanoma, the Penfield resident knew her daily routine had to change. Suddenly, applying sunscreen 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 …

by Karina Bailey, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner – ArchWell Health COPD, the term used to refer to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung disease that makes it difficult or uncomfortable to breathe. Over ten percent of adults 65+ are living with COPD. It is common for seniors with COPD to …

Many people, and especially those diagnosed with cancer, preemptively eliminate sugar from their diets, because of the widely held belief that “sugar feeds cancer” or “cancer loves sugar.” The hope is that by not eating sugar, they can stop cancer from growing and spreading. The truth is more complicated. There …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Thinning hair can affect confidence and self-image for both women and men. At our practice, Dr. Parveen S. Vahora is now offering an innovative solution that harnesses your body’s natural healing power: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair restoration. What is PRP for Hair Loss? PRP …

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 …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. Oxygen is …

By RICK WEBER Palliative care and hospice are not exactly the same and are not a “death sentence,” but rather a way of establishing hope and comfort in a difficult time—whether or not it is the last phases of a disease process. “The ‘death sentence’ myth is one I have …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW ADHD and PTSD may seem like completely different conditions, but their symptoms often overlap in ways that can make telling them apart difficult. Trouble focusing, impulsivity, and emotional ups and downs can show up in both, leading to confusion or even misdiagnosis. It is not uncommon …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …