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By Murilo Lima, M.D. Hormones are natural chemicals produced in the organs and tissues of the endocrine system. As we age, our body systems become less sensitive to the hormones our own body makes. The amount of hormones our body naturally produces may also decrease with age. Or our body may metabolize the hormones more slowly. The most common consequence …

Full body skin rejuvenation is possible with Morpheus 8. In a series of short, in-office treatments, Velo Med Spa can address a wide range of cosmetic concerns and help you achieve glowing, healthy skin and reduce cellulite over your entire body. This treatment can also help minimize the appearance of stubborn cellulite on the thighs, belly, or elsewhere on the …

Cancer will affect nearly 2 million people in the United States this year alone. Consequently, almost one-third of those individuals will succumb to their diagnosis. The treatments used to rid the body of cancer are so harsh and oftentimes do not succeed in eliminating the cancer. The side effects are often leave the patients with debilitating nausea, fatigue, hair loss, …

By Dr. Alan Brown Did you know that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light constitutes the greatest risk factor for melanoma? Countless studies have long established the connection between harmful UV exposure and skin cancer. Most UV exposure originates as energy from the sun, reaching the surface of our planet as two types of UV light: UVA rays and UVB rays. …

The past few years have taught us a lot of things. One of those is a new appreciation of the role of a nurse in the care of patients. The need for nurses has never been greater, and that makes the career opportunities for nurses even brighter. Additionally, more hospitals and healthcare organizations want nurses with a bachelor’s degree. Hodges …

In 2018, a team from the University of Michigan studied a group of older adults who reported they had severe hearing loss to see if hearing aid use impacted how they use our health care system. Some in the group treated their hearing loss with hearing aids, while others did not. Knowing that hearing aids can be a significant investment, …

Navigating the health care system for your aging parents is tough. Navigating health care services for a parent who lives miles or states away can be almost impossible. If you find yourself the primary caretaker for a person who lives outside of your zip code, there is help a mere phone call away. Imagine this scenario. You are a working …

How EMSELLA™ Can Help You By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG After childbirth, the pelvic floor, which protects and supports the internal pelvic organs may become weakened, stretched, less elastic, and less resilient. The weakened pelvic floor muscles can also cause overactive bladder and incontinence issues. 35% of women experience a weakened pelvic floor after childbirth, and this also occurs in women …

By Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA JAMA published a study in 2018 that found that those who do not exercise have an increased risk of premature death, outweighing, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer-related conditions. In addition to all of the primary health benefits, regular cardiovascular exercise is also known to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a protein that …