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By Dr. Lori DeBlasi Warm weather is a great excuse to show off your feet and polished toes. However, flexible sandals and flimsy flip-flops are one of the common causes of foot and heel pain. The foot and heel pain can negatively impact your day-to-day life. Also, if your pedicure isn’t done properly, it can lead to serious foot problems …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Cancer and the process around its treatment can have a profound effect on the whole person. We often focus on the physical aspects of cancer, but it is important to recognize the mental aspects associated with this diagnosis as well. An individual’s mental and emotional well-being before, during and after treatment demands our focus through every …

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that are prominently visible and can cause embarrassment. Any vein that is close to the skin’s surface (superficial) can become varicosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That’s because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body. If your occupation requires you to be on …

Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, MD and Darian Yera, APRN Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a problem far more common than we think. Several studies reveal that at least 50% of men in the U.S. experience some form of sexual dysfunction at some point in their lives, thus being one of the most common male sexual problems. Romantic life of couples often get affected …

One in ten people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s or another form of memory loss. That’s nearly six million Americans. Though there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are ways to make the disease more manageable. It often starts with early recognition – if not by the senior experiencing cognitive changes, then by adult children or other family members. What …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Do you wear urinary pads or diapers? Do you leak when you exercise or sneeze? Aging, childbirth, and menopause can all lead to incontinence. There are many treatments such as surgical procedures, pessary devices, and medications to help cure or reduce incontinence. There is a new device by BTL called Emsella that makes incontinence treatment …

We are past the days where marijuana is associated primarily with teenage stoners with the munchies. The potent plant plays a vital part in the wellness of millions of people worldwide. In 2021, medical cannabis was a growing sector of the health care industry in more than half the country’s states. Additionally, many recreational users are unaware of the benefits …

By Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep up with its demand. …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, NhD, APRN, DNP In a field with few advancements, a couple therapies are increasing attention as potential treatment options for dementia. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive form of phototherapy that uses highly focused infrared lasers to penetrate deep under the skin to bring light energy to targeted areas. Unlike other wavelengths, infrared light is …

Dr. Rachel Edwards, AuD 1 Know the Signs More than 466 million children and adults have disabling hearing impairment, according to the World Health Organization, but nearly all hearing loss can be treated. One of the first steps is recognizing the potential signs. If you experience muffled speech sounds, difficulty hearing on the phone or in a crowd, trouble understanding …