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Illnesses such as Cancer and Endometriosis have long been associated with depression. New research shows colorectal cancer patients who have depression when they are diagnosed are significantly less likely to make a good recovery following surgery than patients without depression. The researchers say the groundbreaking study shows the important role psychiatry plays in cancer recovery and the need to cater …

By Joseph Gauta, M.D. As a woman, maintaining the integrity of your pelvic floor is an important part of maintaining your overall heath, regardless if you are approaching childbearing or passing through menopause. Understanding the role your pelvic floor plays in your health and wellness may give you the motivation to keep it toned and healthy. At its most basic …

Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI When varicose or spider veins bleed it’s time to get serious about your vein evaluation and treatment. Susan is a 68 year old woman with many years of vein problems including swollen legs and varicose/spider veins.  She had been told to wait until she had “pain” or other “problems” caused by her varicose veins.  …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services One of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, hearing loss affects more than 33.5 million Americans—most of whom are below retirement age. Hearing loss can strike at any time and at any age.  And when left unaddressed, hearing loss can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s life.  Numerous studies, …

Wish you were able to look inside your body from head to toe in less than 60 seconds and find out what is really going on? Your body is filled with millions and millions of cells that have an electric magnetic charge. When some cells are weakened by illness, disease and infections the cells will omit less magnetic energy. Using …

No decision seems harder than moving a cognitively challenged parent into a memory care community, and yet it may well be the most loving thing one can do. Particularly when you choose Pacifica. In this safe and loving harbor for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s, we honor the strengths and abilities of each individual, while supporting families and friends on …

By Alyssa Parker – Pneumatic compression devices are one of the most highly recommended treatments for limb swelling and are a Medicare approved treatment option. Dating back to the 1960’s pneumatic compression pumps have been used for the treatment of limb swelling due to acute and chronic conditions. In most cases compression pumps are used for swelling associated with lymphedema …

Surgery is not usually considered a “warm and fuzzy” experience. There is the preparation, the surgery itself, and equally important the aftercare. Surgical wounds can range from small incisions to very extensive lacerations, depending on what needs to be done. Whether a hernia repair or a back procedure, the healing should be treated with care and caution. Negative factors, like …

Selecting an assisted living community can be a daunting task. Much like finding the perfect house, choosing the right assisted living residence requires a thorough inventory of your loved one’s wants and needs, doing research, taking tours, and asking for guidance along the way. Today’s assisted living communities often offer residents a robust menu of personal care services and activities. However, …

If you or someone you know is experiencing reduced vision including a blurry focus on objects regardless of distance, or complain of glare, particularly at night with oncoming traffic lights or street lamps for example, then a cataract in one or both eyes may be the cause. The symptoms will not improve without corrective treatment and only the best treatment available …