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I wish I didn’t. But life does not always give you a choice. By Prof. William J. Cole, Jr., DO – Double Board-Certified in PM&R Interventions & Regenerative Medicine There are moments when your life divides into two parts: before… and after. Mine happened when I woke up from surgery. …

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 Parveen Vahora, M.D. Endometriosis is a painful, chronic condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue like that which lines the uterus is found outside the uterus, usually in the abdomen or pelvis. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes …

Bladder cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the U.S. It occurs more often in men than in women, and the risk increases with age. Most cases—about nine out of 10—occur in people over age 55, with the average age at diagnosis being 73. Throughout their lives, …

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health. While many focus on diet, exercise, and blood pressure management, recent research suggests that heart health also plays a crucial role in hearing. The connection between cardiovascular conditions and hearing loss is becoming clearer, …

Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG For millions of women, pelvic pain is an unwelcome companion that disrupts daily life, strains relationships, and diminishes quality of life. Whether caused by endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or other conditions, this pain is not something you should accept as “normal” or endure in silence. According to …

By Karen Leggett, DO For decades, the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias relied primarily on cognitive testing, brain imaging, and – when necessary – spinal fluid analysis. While these tools remain important, medicine is now entering a new era: the era of blood-based biomarkers for dementia. These simple …

Unless you’re one of the rare people who enjoys mowing the lawn, unclogging a drain, or doing other household upkeep and main-tenance, you’re probably exploring your senior living options. As you’ve done your research, you have likely come across terms like “active senior living,” “55+ communities” and “independent living.” While …

Dr. Sunil Panchal Relieved in One Day! One year ago, David was lifting a fire pit in his back yard and fell to the ground in infuriating pain. He could not get up as the pain was completely unbearable. EMS transported him to the emergency room, and he was admitted …

The outlook for people diagnosed with cancer is becoming brighter all the time, thanks to a variety of ongoing advancements. There are nearly 19 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today. Increasingly, many of the nearly 2 million Americans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year will experience …