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iLASIK- All You Ever Wanted to Know

iLASIK is a fast and painless procedure that can give you long-lasting vision without glasses or contact lenses. That’s why millions of Americans have turned to this procedure for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Since its introduction more than 25 years ago, iLASIK has been carefully refined to optimize vision correction for qualified patients. With the opening of The Q …

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Curb Appetite Hormones and Lose Weight

Lose Weight

By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Many people think male vs. female whenever they think about hormones. But your body sends messages in more hormonal forms than just estrogen and testosterone. There are many key hormone players on your weight management team, and we’d like to introduce you to some you may not be fully acquainted with yet. The importance of …

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Stinging Nettle and Functional Medicine

Stinging Nettle

By Dr. Linell King Imagine you are hiking through the dense green undergrowth beside a gently babbling creek when you abruptly notice a sharp stinging sensation on your shin. Your skin starts turning bright pink and you quickly run back to the house for some hydrocortisone cream and a cold compress. Once the pain begins to subside, you do the …

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THE PANDEMIC HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY CHALLENGING FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED!

Hoglund Family Hearing

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services As wearing face masks becomes the new normal across the country, one group of people is adapting to a unique set of mask-related challenges: the hearing loss community. These challenges disproportionately affect older adults: In the U.S., almost 25% of people ages 65 to 74 and 50% of people ages 75 and over …

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Senior Living Communities Offer Peace of Mind for Both Seniors & Caregivers

Senior Living Communities

By Greg Pascucci According to the “2020 Caregiving in the U.S.” report compiled by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers. Most are adult children caring for a parent or parent-in-law (50 percent) or a spouse or partner (12 percent). Though caregiving can be an extremely rewarding experience, it may also be …

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Breast Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Screening and Genetic Testing

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer affects 1.4 million worldwide, and although it is most commonly thought of as a female condition, it also affects men. Early diagnosis is critical, that’s why medical professionals emphasize the importance of regular screenings; however, there are genetic risk factors that indicate increased probabilities and allow better diagnoses and monitorization if a person receives a genetic blood tests …

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Saltwater Intoxication What You Should Know About Keeping Your Pet Safe

Saltwater Intoxication

Along with beach walks and swimming, taking your dog on the boat and watching them dive into the water is something many pet owners enjoy. They feel it creates a bonding moment and helps their pet get some well-needed activity and exercise, but what many people are unaware of is that it can be deadly. With just a small amount …

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The Correlation of Hypercholesteremia and PAD

We all know that uncontrolled cholesterol can lead to heart attacks and stroke, but it can also create blockages in the peripheral arteries known as PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs, but when it’s in excess, it can begin to build up and leave a sticky substance in the arteries. Uncontrolled, high cholesterol …

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Understanding BRCA Genes, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma

Understanding BRCA Genes

By DR. DANIEL WASSERMAN October is when American cities will begin adorning public landmarks with the signature pink color for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While October and May are breast cancer and melanoma awareness months, respectively, few people are aware of the relationship between breast cancer and this form of skin cancer. It is well known to the public and …

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How Much Do You Know About Eye Health?

Eye Health

By: Susanne Medeiros Study after study has shown that people fear vision loss more than they fear cancer, stroke, heart disease and other serious ailments. But while most adults assume they’re well versed in vision facts, few actually are. And that lack of knowledge only increases their risk. You might be surprised by these findings from an online survey of …

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