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According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 4 female deaths.* This alarming statistic is what led Physicians Regional Cardiologist, Dr. Sarah deLeon Mansson, to take a special interest in women’s heart health. She recognizes that there are fundamental differences in the way heart disease symptoms are …

One of the most remote travel destinations on earth has less than 40,000 visitors per year, and yet ranks one of the highest on travel aficionado’s lists. Connecting with exquisite uncharted territory one on one, and observing unique wildlife that only a few have seen with their own eyes is what draws so many hearts to Antarctica. It’s so select that …

Would you think to see a Chiropractor for heart health? By Dr Deanna Barbaro When it comes to health or disease prevention, heart health is foremost on our minds. It is a well-known fact that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. For most, prevention means diet and exercise. For the researched few, incorporation …

By Greg Pascucci February is American Heart Month, a federally designated observance to remind Americans to focus on their hearts, a key to leading a longer, healthier life. According to the National Institutes of Health, while aging does not itself cause heart failure, it does lower the threshold for manifestation of the disease. Below are a few tips on how you …

Bilberry/Lutein Bilberry Extract: Bilberry has been used for centuries, both medicinally and as a food in jams and pies. It is related to the blueberry and is native to northern Europe. Bilberry fruit contains chemicals known as anthocyanosides, plant pigments that have excellent antioxidant properties. They scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, helping prevent or reverse …

By David L. Orosz, Attorney at Law Q: Will Medicare or private health insurance pay for all or part of long-term nursing home care? A: NO. There are only shot-term benefits available, if any at all. Q: If a person qualifies for Medicaid, will Medicaid pay for the entire cost of care? A: Yes. Subject to certain legal requirements, Medicaid …

(Taken from Dr. Nickerson’s Holistic Mental Health Coach Training Program). Suffering with a broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in human existence. Most people think that a broken heart occurs when we lose someone we love, or we are going through a divorce. However, a broken heart can also occur from the loss of a job, traumas, …

In 2017, a well-publicized RAND Corporation study presented a startling conclusion. It found direct-to-consumer telehealth may not save money because it may increase health care utilization due to ease of access. In fact, researchers estimated an 88 percent increase in the use of specific health care services among patients studied. With findings that seem contrary to years of other research, the …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bladder is one of the six yang organs, paired with one of the six yin organs. The yin organs store vital substances (such as Qi, blood, yin, and yang), whereas the yang organs are more active and have a function of constantly filling and emptying. The bladder is …

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, or just trying to maintain your New Year’s “get fit” resolutions, February is Heart Health Month and a good reminder of the importance of keeping our tickers in top notch. For people with heart and vascular disorders, this is of critical importance. In recent years there has been a multitude of studies on the effectiveness of …