Charlotte Edition

By Lindsay Bullman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Urinary incontinence is a common occurrence in women. It can be caused by vaginal childbirth, changes due to menopause, or even by being overweight. There are two types of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence is when urine escapes due to physical activities such as running or jumping, or it can be provoked by a …

By Dr. Mary Koshy Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting American women. Breast cancer is when cells in the breast grow out of control, and there are several different types of breast cancer. Breast cancer screenings are essential because breast cancer can spread throughout the body through blood and lymph vessels. For most women, …

By Afton Patterson Physical therapy is a service provided by a professional physical therapist (PT) who is licensed by the state in which he/she works. They are trained to assess a patient’s condition and help them regain their maximum functional mobility as well as independence. Treatment is highly personalized and specific to each individual’s ability. Sometimes it isn’t practical or …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. An audiologist is a healthcare professional who identifies, assesses, and manages disorders of hearing and balance. They work with patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. They educate their patients on the effects of noise on their hearing and help them to find the proper treatment, fitting them with protective hearing devices, hearing aids, …

By James W. Mallonee Did you know that when you die your permanent property (where you call home) receives a step-up in basis in an effort to avoid capital gains taxes. This avoidance prevents the decedent’s estate and its beneficiaries from being taxed as a gift or income. This is also true for stocks and bonds and other property which …

By Dr. Stephen Prendiville We’ve all seen photos of celebrities who we know are much older than they appear and we assume that they have had “some work done” or they have some magic potion that shaves years off their appearance. The truth is there is no magic or secret potion. There are treatments and anti-aging options that are available …

By Dr. Cindy Vaccarino, DPT, PT Have you suffered an injury? Do you have a disability or an ongoing health condition? Are you between the ages of two and over 65? Then Physical Therapy may be for you. Some of the most common reasons that a person needs physical therapy range from recovering from a sports injury, improving mobility, managing …

By Omar Henriquez, M.D. Will physical activity reduce or increase your arthritis pain? Get tips on exercise and other common concerns when coping with arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain. Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. You can find plenty of advice about easing the pain of arthritis and other conditions with exercise, medication and stress reduction. …

By Amanda Tezyk, APRN, BSN, RN NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a coenzyme found in all living cells and has even been called an antiaging molecule because of the many important roles it plays in promoting health and prolonging lifespan. This powerful molecule has a lot of potential for new therapeutic opportunities. Studies have shown that it …

By Paula Swift, CHTP Just one word evokes a diverse response. Whether you’ve experienced it yourself, or walked alongside others through their crisis, fear, anger and sadness tend to dominate. So, it might sound strange when some will remark this time in their life to be the best event that ever happened to them. I am one of them. When …