by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With Halloween right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are flocking to your local Halloween store to get ready for this year’s costume party. Whether dressing up as your favorite superhero or horror icon, nothing beats the fun of changing up your …
Read More »Four Ways Exercise Protects Your Brain
If you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, scientists will be the first to tell you: It might be time to start getting serious about exercise. Studies have shown that physical exercise is one of eight established ways to reduce dementia risk. Scott Forbes, an associate professor …
Read More »Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: The Power of Weight Loss
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, but the good news is that it’s largely preventable. One of the most effective ways to reduce your risk is through weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. This article explores the connection between type 2 diabetes and weight, and …
Read More »Spider Veins Treatment and Causes
by Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS, Medical Director at Vascular Vein Centers Spider veins (also called telangiectasias) are small superficial blood vessels in the skin. They get their name because their appearance is similar to that of a spider web. They most commonly appear as blue or purple spider web-like …
Read More »A Labor (Day) of Love – Show Your Scalp Some Affection for Alopecia Awareness Month
by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS September, to many, is about as good as it gets. Cooler temps, shorter days, and leaves changing colors all usher in the start of autumn. But before you grab your pumpkin spice latte and break out the rake from your shed, this month begins …
Read More »What Does a Complete Blood Count (CBC) Reveal About Blood Cancers?
ACBC (complete blood count) is a common blood test that measures and evaluates the different types of cells in the blood. While it is often part of a routine health checkup, it is also one of the first tests commonly used to detect signs of many types of blood cancer. …
Read More »The Transformative Power of Quality Sleep
In the pursuit of health and wellness, we often focus on diet, exercise, and stress management while overlooking one of the most fundamental pillars of well-being: sleep. Sleep is not just a time of rest—it is an active process where the body and mind undergo critical repair, detoxification, and rejuvenation. …
Read More »Joints Deserve to be Happy
A Life with Joint Pain As the pain pandemic continues more joints everywhere are losing their mojo. Over 500 million people are impacted by osteoarthritis (OA) worldwide. Joint pain changes the way people feel and act. Luckily there is plenty of support outside of medication. Sometimes the thought of exercising …
Read More »Caregiving Impacts Your Health
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …
Read More »High Cholesterol = High Risk for Debilitating Diseases
Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the blood stream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body over produces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is …
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