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Why do apnea and sleep disorders lead to heart problems? According to the National Sleep Foundation, researchers aren’t entirely sure why we need sleep to maintain a healthy heart. However, they have been able to observe that certain biological functions are disrupted when we awaken frequently in the night or experience sleep deprivation on a regular basis. When these disruptions …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FAGG Why do apnea and sleep disorders lead to heart problems? According to the National Sleep Foundation, researchers aren’t entirely sure why we need sleep to maintain a healthy heart. However, they have been able to observe that certain biological functions are disrupted when we awaken frequently in the night or experience sleep deprivation …

Sunscreen. Sun Hat. Sun Shirt. How much is enough to protect the skin you are in? A day in the sun isn’t as much fun when you learn the damaging affects of UV rays. If you work outdoors or play outdoors, sun protection is a must. If you have endured sun damage already in your life then you need to …

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. …

By Omar Henriquez, M.D. Anyone who has suffered from sciatica, a symptom referring to the pain that starts in the low back and radiates into one or both hips, buttocks and legs, knows how miserable it can be. Sciatica can manifest itself as anything from a stabbing, shooting pain to a burning ache that makes it difficult to get comfortable …

By Dr. Drew Hall Vertigo is the second most common condition why patients visit a doctor. Most who suffer, end up at their primary care physician, are told it’s their inner ear and if it persists are referred out to a HEENT (head ears eyes throat) doctor. The patient is usually run through a battery of tests and diagnosed with …

Advanced Hearing Solutions Provides an Innovative Cognitive Test to Measure Results By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Cognitive decline and dementia can have a large impact on an individual, on caregivers and society, and the financial costs of  cognitive decline and dementia are a major source of concern; however, there is cause for optimism because of potentially modifiable risks for cognitive …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by 33%. Vigorous aerobic exercise performed three times weekly for at …

Do you happen to have these symptoms? • Painful cramping in your hip, thigh or calf muscles after certain activities, such as walking or climbing stairs (claudication) • Leg numbness or weakness • Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side • Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won’t heal • A …

For those who struggle with Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), depressive disorders, PTSD, or clinical anxiety, ketamine therapy is a rapid and robust modality having antidepressant effects. Standard treatments for these mental health disorders do not always work, and not only do they take a long time for patients to feel its effects (up to 2 months), but they also do not …