For most people, plantar fasciitis improves with time and conservative care. But when heel pain persists despite physical therapy, orthotics or injections, additional options may be appropriate. Low-dose radiation therapy is a non-surgical treatment that may be considered in select cases of chronic plantar fasciitis to help reduce inflammation and …
Read More »Why Does Consistency Matter to Long-Term Investment Returns?
By Rick Walker, Financial Planner & CPA, and Kimberlee Clark, Financial Planner When we talk about consistency in investing, we’re referring to the ability to generate solid, dependable returns over many years rather than chasing spectacular gains one year followed by significant losses the next. Why does this matter? The …
Read More »The Power of Helpful Habits
By Pastor Tim Neptune In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in busyness and miss what truly matters. We only get one chance to make our mark in the world, so it is important that we make wise choices and build good habits that will help us …
Read More »Unplug to power up: Why digital balance matters for mental health
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW We live in a world that rarely slows down. Between packed schedules, constant notifications and the pressure to stay informed and connected, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Many of us move from one thing to the next without ever stopping to take a breath. There …
Read More »Oxygen Therapy for Stroke: Can it Help to Regenerate the Damaged Brain?
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 …
Read More »The Power of Sunscreen: Protecting Skin, Preventing Cancer
Few skincare products wield as much power and promise as sunscreen. It’s not just about avoiding a nasty sunburn — sunscreen is your first line of defense against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S. for both men and women. Navigating the sunscreen aisle can be a daunting …
Read More »Take Control of Your Health with BodyView Preventive MRI by Encore Imaging
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 …
Read More »What You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes and Vaping as Smoking Cessation Tools
Are you looking to quit smoking? Have you tried to quit several times with little to no success? Are you frustrated and running out of ideas that could help you kick the habit for good? You are not alone! In fact, 7 out of 10 tobacco users want to quit …
Read More »Imagine Your Life Without Pain…
Who Would You Be…? Where Would You Go…? What Would You Do…? William J. Cole, Jr., DO, FAASCP Double Board-Certified in Regenerative Medicine & Interventional PM&R | Founder | TheStemCellDoctors.com® | RegenaMed® | kNOwPAIN® Institute What if each day no longer began with stiffness, frustration, or limitation… but instead with …
Read More »This Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Don’t Overlook Your Hearing
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month—a time dedicated to better understanding how we can protect and preserve brain health as we age. At AudioNova, we talk a lot about the connection between hearing loss and the brain, because one of the most common questions I hear from patients is: …
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