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By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month.  Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) was founded in 1927, by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The aim of BHSM is to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, while at the same encouraging people to analyze their own hearing and speech, and to seek treatment if they …

Bringing up the topic of senior care support with a loved one can difficult, but the situation is even more fraught when that person suffers from a  mental health issue. Many family caregivers are left wondering how to approach the subject, worried about upsetting their elderly parent, or even fearful of an irrational or violent reaction. Unfortunately, this is by …

By Melvin Field, M.D. May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, nearly 70,000 new cases of primary brain tumors will be diagnosed this year, representing the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in males and females younger than 20. This month is an opportunity for us to come together to highlight the tributes and …

By James W. Mallonee Generally speaking a Durable Power of Attorney gives another person (known as the Attorney in Fact or Agent)  the ability to step into the shoes of the person who signed the instrument (known as the Principal) and do everything they can do.  The purpose of most Durable Powers of Attorney are used to manage property (real, …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Words and thoughts are spiritual. They are not material. The material world can be measured; the spiritual cannot. This is my simple definition of spiritual versus material. Also when I say spiritual, I’m not necessarily referring to God or morality. I’m referring to that part of every human’s life that …

By Jeffrey B. Robin, MD – LASIK & Cornea Specialist, Frantz EyeCare Millions of Americans enjoy freedom from dependence on glasses and contacts thanks to the FDA approval of LASIK surgery in 1999. Yet many patients still have unfounded concerns about the procedure – how it works, its safety and more. I hope you find these answers to the top …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer Every fall, the billboards and television commercials urging you to get a flu shot start to creep into the national narrative. Many people have reservations about the flu vaccine; some state it causes headaches and even engages flu-like symptoms. However, the statistics strongly support the flu vaccination over trying to tough it out, especially for …

According to NAMI (National Institute of Mental Illness)  one in 10 Americans experience depression at some point in their lives yet only about 20 percent seek professional medical help—even though the condition is completely treatable. “May is National Mental Health Month,” says Jamie Seneca, Community Outreach Director for Nurse On Call. “Why not take this month to reflect on your …

By Yollo Wellness Phentabz Rx™ is a true pharmacological diet pill. Rx™ is NOT an herbal supplement but rather a designer non-prescription pharmaceutical analog providing superior results without the side effects. Many health care professionals upgrade their patients to the new replacement. How does PhenTabz RX work? The patented ingredients in Phentabz Rx™perform two essential functions.  It increases the body’s …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – Venous insufficiency, or leaky veins, is often the underlying cause of many seemingly unrelated symptoms such as night time leg cramps, Charley horses, restless legs syndrome and night time urination. Manuel Avalos, Jr. confided that his nighttime leg cramping had become very severe. “Years ago, I noticed that I was developing varicose veins in …