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By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Ringing in the ears is called tinnitus, which can be a challenging condition to live with as it can create incredibly uncomfortable sensations and pain known as hyperacusis in many individuals. It can also cause communication issues that can affect social and work-related problems, as well as withdrawal. If you have ringing in the ears, …

By Adam Bruno, Certified Financial Fiduciary® There really is a purpose behind required minimum distributions (RMD) of tax-advantaged retirement accounts. IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans feature tax-deferred income contributions and earnings growth throughout the lifetime of the account. There’s just one catch — when you take money out of that account, it then gets taxed at ordinary income tax rates. …

By Tess Lambert, APRN, CMO “Time is Money.” “Convenience has value.” “Teamwork makes everything work better.” We tend to believe that these statements are true, yet we seldom think about our medical providers using these assumptions. Imagine the convenience of having your primary healthcare provider, your counselor, your massage therapist, and your psychiatric care provider in the same office working …

Diet, exercise and getting recommended screenings are some of the ways to lessen your risk of getting cancer. As we close out 2021, many of us will be making resolutions to get healthier in the coming year. Even though most Americans know that we should make healthy choices, such as quitting smoking, protecting skin from sun damage, eating a healthy …

The liver is known for its natural detoxification ability to rid the body of chemicals, toxins, and substances. It breaks down fats and produces energy, and its primary function is to filter and clean the blood from the digestive tract, which is then allocated throughout the body. Bile is also secreted from the liver and redistributed to the intestines. Many …

Another crazy year has almost come to a close, thank goodness. Just like last year, 2021 was another stressful one for the record books. Between the Delta variant, inflationary pressures, and global inventory shortages, it seems that normalcy continues to be out of everyone’s reach. Although we can’t control most of what is happening in the world around us, we …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz A cancer diagnosis is typically a life-changing event for a patient and their family. Naturally, one asks questions around their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Additionally, the everyday logistics of treatment and financial aspects have to be considered as well. During this challenging time, cancer patients need a care team that is both compassionate and skilled. Every …

By Stacy Roberts, Founder of Hempra The benefits of hemp-derived CBD products have escalated in popularity. People are interested in CBD to relieve pain, help them sleep, increase overall health and wellness, and to simply chill. Without the psychoactive component of THC, CBD is the safer alternative that promotes many of the same benefits of its sister product without the …

In 2013, Nathan Allman started Chefs for Seniors with his Father Barrett, a long time restaurant owner. Chefs for seniors makes customized meals for the week in their clients home while offering companionship and nutrition safety checks. Nathan Allman explained, “My father and I started cooking for clients in the Madison, Wisconsin area ourselves, but quickly realized that we’d tapped …

By Dr. Robert F. Baumann, Board-Certified Neurologist Alzheimer’s disease is unfortunately on the rise and is expected to triple by 2050. Currently, more than six million Americans have the disease. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about the disorder. When we think about the misconceptions associated with Alzheimer’s disease, the number one issue that comes to mind …