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When a loved one is experiencing memory problems, confusion, and frustration every day is progressively more challenging for them and their caregiver. In the beginning stages of the disease, individuals suffering from cognitive decline are aware that they forget things. This is especially the case with short-term memory recall. Because of the added anxiety and fear, it can be overwhelming …

The rotator cuff tendons cover the head of the humerus (upper arm bone), helping us raise and rotate our arms. A rotator cuff tear may result from an acute injury, such as a fall, or might be caused by normal age-related wear and tear with degeneration of the tendon. If you’re biking and your tire gets punctured by a sharp …

By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Knee arthritis affects more Americans than any other joint disorder in the United States. By age 60, an estimated 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women have knee arthritis. Knee arthritis and chronic knee pain often mean that you have to avoid the activities you love (from hiking to dancing to chasing …

The market is primed for a pullback. We cannot know whether the sell-off will come next week, next month, or sometime thereafter. But it seems a market correction – an overall drop of 10% or more – is coming sooner than you think. And, frankly, we look forward to it after the irrational behavior we have seen in the markets …

One of the most shared and common concerns today is wondering about the safety, cleanliness, and risk factors involved as we venture out. Some of the most populated places like markets, stores, gas stations, and beaches are thought to be the most dangerous due to crowds and cross-contamination, However, for those that need medical care, you should not put off …

Regenerative Medicine May Play a Larger Role in Healing Than Most People Realize By Physicians Rehabilitation We hear so much about Blue Zone centenarians’ lifestyles and thoughts on how they age so well without major disease or illness, but when it comes to healthy aging, it’s not just about what we eat, exercise, and socialization, although these are definitely critical. …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Swimming, tennis and long walks are among Victoria Vertacnik’s favorite activities. But in December 2020 she started experiencing shortness of breath during exertion and while lying down at night. “I knew something was wrong,” said the 70-year-old Englewood woman. “My cardiologist ran tests and said my aortic valve was leaking.” “A leaking aortic valve allows blood …

The first thing you can do is put yourself first and care for yourself. Your feelings are real and trust yourself to find a solution. Secondly, ask for help. One non-invasive, drug free answer may be neurofeedback. Anxiety and Depression are frequently related to brainwave imbalances in the brain, so a brain based solution makes sense. Depression Depression is frequently …

A New Study on Ketamine Efficacy Adolescents and teens have purportedly become more depressed in recent years, but with the pandemic, the number of teens with mental health disorders has increased significantly. A new report published by the Kaiser Foundation, found the following to be true about teen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. • One in three adolescents (31.9 …