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Male Infertility A Brief Overview

Male Infertility

Approximately 1 in 6 couples will experience difficulty in conceiving 1 year after unprotected intercourse. About 7 million couples seek fertility evaluation in the U.S. annually. A male factor is solely responsible in 20% of the time. It is contributory in 30-40% of the cases. Because couples are delaying pregnancy to a later age is now recommended that if fertility …

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Mold & Back to School

Mold

By Julie S. Hurst- Nicoll, MBA, CMI, CMR – President, American Mold Experts It’s back to school time. Most parents look forward to the school routine but not the times your child comes home ill. Often we count our child’s illness as exposure to all those “kid germs”. But could it be mold in the school? It’s not surprising that …

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Bidets and Japanese Culture: Revolutionizing Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is an integral part of our daily routine, and various cultures worldwide have developed unique practices to ensure cleanliness and comfort. One such practice that has gained global attention is the use of bidets. Originating in Japan, bidets have become an essential aspect of personal hygiene and offer a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture. In this editorial, we …

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Dealing With Life’s Painful Situations

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune On Father’s Day in 2005 my dad came to my office to visit and talk about how things were going. In the course of our discussion he mentioned that he experienced a terrible night’s sleep because his back was causing him so much pain. I told him that it was time to go to the …

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Nurturing Women’s Cognitive Well-being during Menopause and Hot Flashes

Menopause

By Sharla Gayle Patterson, MD, MBA Brain Health Month serves as an opportune time to focus on the cognitive well-being of individuals, and in particular, the unique challenges faced by women experiencing menopause and hot flashes. As women navigate this transitional phase of life, hormonal fluctuations can impact their brain health, leading to cognitive changes and challenges. This article explores …

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How to Prevent a UTI

Prevent a UTI

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could …

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Protecting Your Vision The Importance of UV Safety

Protecting Your Vision

By Penny Orr, O.D. – Optometric Physician The warm rays of the sun can be inviting, but it’s important to remember that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have detrimental effects on our vision. Unprotected eyes are vulnerable to conditions such as cataract formation, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and other eye disorders. In this article, we will explore the …

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UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS OF PELVIC HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY: EMPOWERING WOMEN OF ALL AGES

Pelvic health is a critical aspect of overall well-being that often goes unnoticed or neglected. Many women experience pelvic floor dysfunction at some point in their lives, leading to discomfort, pain, and a diminished quality of life. Fortunately, Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (PT) offers effective and non-invasive solu­tions to address these concerns. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals …

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Resistance Training for the Cancer Patient: Maximizing Strength, Power, Functional Mobility, and Body Composition to Maximize Health and Outcomes

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist There are many benefits to adding exercise to cancer treatment, particularly with muscle resistance training activities that increase muscle cell size, bone mineral density (bone strength), muscle strength, functional mobility for daily living activities, and body composition. Strength training that puts sufficient stress on the musculoskeletal system to improve the structural …

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How to Choose The Right Specialist For Your Heart or Vascular Conditions

Vascular Conditions

Choosing a specialist is very difficult; many times, you don’t know which kind of specialists you need for your health problem, and if you do know, it can still be challenging to know which physician to choose. For instance, you have “circulation” problems because your legs are tired and cramping, skin is hardening and getting dark spots, you have a …

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