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The dreaded Heel Spur Syndrome or Heel Pain is a term that many are unfortunately familiar with. It sidelines elite and novice athletes, alike. Many want to know if their heel pain will ever go away and when they will be able to return to their prior activity level without the recurrence of this offending heel pain? First, let’s start …

By Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO The majority of people may not have pain in their feet, but further up the anatomical chain. Many studies, including those in the Orthopedic Physical Assessment, state that 80 percent of people have foot dysfunctions which don’t necessarily cause foot pain, but are responsible for their back pain, sciatica, sacral joint pain, hip joint pain, …

By Terence Connelly, M.D. | Interventional Cardiology Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the number one cause of death worldwide. In the United States, approximately 659,000 people die from heart disease each year. Many people are concerned with staying healthy and optimizing risk factors. As an interventional cardiologist, my goal is to reduce these risks with lifestyle changes and preventive treatments. …

When it comes to preventing cancer, little things can make a big difference, especially when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and more than 600,000 will die of this disease. Research shows that nearly 50% of these cancer cases and deaths are …

Lifestyle choices correlate with the health of numerous body systems, including the brain, the microbiome, as well as the immune system’s capacity to ward off infectious disease. Most people understand that getting quality sleep, reducing anxiety, exercising, socializing, and eating a nutrient-dense diet are all critical for overall health and wellness. In addition to healthy lifestyle factors, adding supplements is …

By Scott Prickett, O.D. Each day, roughly 2,000 workers will sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical attention. These injuries vary from simple eye strain from staring at a computer for too long, to trauma that may lead to permanent damage, vision loss and even blindness. Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March highlights actions you can take to protect your …

Quitting tobacco is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health.1 Despite what you may think, it is never too late to quit smoking! In fact, you can experience several benefits of quitting smoking within minutes of cessation and can enjoy the benefits of quitting for years to come. As soon as a person quits, his …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD We’ve all heard of inflammation but what exactly is it? Inflammation is the response of our immune system to injury or infection. When it’s short-lived and targeted for specific purposes such as recovering from a cold, it’s a wonderful thing. However, long-term chronic inflammation can be deadly. That’s because long-term, chronic inflammation results in horrible …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Did you know that if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C), you have options? Each year, there’s a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 – March 31. During this time, if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan and want to change your health plan, you …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative began in 2000 and has become a rallying point for thousands of colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates across the country. Awareness around this illness is important due to the impact this cancer has as one of the most common malignancies in our country. The numbers …