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Most of us don’t realize the importance of our vision until our eyesight seems to fade. It’s not uncommon for presbyopia to overtake our nearsighted vision in our forties and beyond, but more important that diminished eyesight, there are several conditions that can lead to blindness if not caught early on. These include macular degeneration and glaucoma. How can we …

By Gabrielle Sellitti Digestive problems can affect just about every aspect of your life and sometimes when you’re having more than just a stomachache, it’s important to know when to seek medical attention. If you are experiencing painful or inconvenient symptoms, Physicians Regional Medical Group has a fully staffed digestive health team ready to soothe your pain. Our team diagnoses …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. One of my first encounters with Energy Medicine took place on a cold December day in 2005 – I was scavenging through the aisles of the famous Anti-Aging Medical Conference in Las Vegas looking for something I was not sure what. My gaze plucked a couple of celebrities du jour in the crowd: actors George Hamilton …

By Greg Pascucci March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the campaign serves as a reminder to all of us to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. For older adults, good nutrition is especially important. As we age, our bodies …

By Gabrielle Sellitti Being in tune with your body every day is key to recognizing the signs of when something feels wrong. Everyday people are being diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer, which is claimed to be the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third most common cancer in men and women.1 So, why is the …

Hormonal changes during menopause can cause several adverse disorders to arise. From diminishing bone density, decreased muscle mass, hot flashes, to vulvovaginal atrophy, along with medications, there are natural ways to treat and prevent some of these issues. When women begin to experience menopause in the early stages, estrogen levels are decreasing, and once this happens, it affects metabolism; weight …

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States, affecting nearly 50,000 Americans each year. If caught early on, it can easily be treated. Typically, there are little to no signs or symptoms of the polyps, so it’s critical to have colonoscopies on an annual basis after the age of 50. However, younger people are …

By Susan Anderson, EdD, RDH We know the value of a nice smile. A nice smile is a confidence-booster, both personally and professionally. A nice smile can change a person’s outlook on life. There’s a way for you to help others achieve and maintain that smile. It’s a rewarding start to a career in the dental field, with room to …

Courtesy of: Juan Ocanas, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley You can help create economic, social and environmental change through your investment portfolio without sacrificing financial performance. Investing with Impact represents a vibrant and fast-growing approach to investing for individuals and institutions that want to have a positive impact on environmental and social issues. Enthusiasm for this type of investing is …

By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Right along with positive thinking and taking negative thoughts captive, the right foods can help boost the feel-good chemicals in your brain that help you beat the blues, specifically those chemicals associated with depression. When your brain is lacking the right foods, it may have a more difficult time producing dopamine and serotonin. Certain nutrients, …