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By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, the significance of maintaining our sensory health often takes a back seat. While hearing loss is commonly associated with aging or exposure to loud environments, recent research has unveiled a surprising connection between hearing loss and heart health. This intricate relationship sheds light on the importance …

By Steven Stein, MD – Board-certified Psychiatrist Depression affects millions of people world-wide, with a significant number experiencing treatment-resistant depression (TRD) that doesn’t respond to traditional therapies. However, an exciting breakthrough treatment modality known as intranasal esketamine, marketed as Spravato®, has emerged as a promising option for patients battling TRD. This article explores the concept of treatment-resistant depression, its impact …

By James W. Mallonee It generally takes a law suit to bring about some recognition regarding a need when it comes to planning a business operation. Consider the Limited Liability Company and its progeny which provides the average citizen the ability to own a company and have their personal property protected against losing those assets creditors. Historically, the idea of …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Screening for coronary artery disease (CAD) is crucial for early detection and prevention of heart-related issues. During American Heart Awareness month, it becomes even more significant to shed light on the importance of identifying individuals who should undergo CAD screening and the methods employed in the process. Individuals with risk factors such as …

Love is in the air and if you are looking for a special gift for your sweetheart consider CBD. For couples it should be valentines every day, not just one day of the year. We all get so busy with work and life stresses that we do not often consider what it is doing not only to our relationships but …

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness for this sight-stealing disease. Nearly all of us begin to experience some vision changes as we age, even if it’s just having to rely on a cheap pair of readers from the grocery store. In order to remain independent as we get older, we need to know about age-related …

It is no secret that most New Year’s resolutions tend to fail before they even have a chance to “get off the ground”. However, something about the “clean slate” that a new year brings inspires every one of us to try anyway. We think about all the positive changes we want to make in our lives, to get off to …

Integrative medicine is a partnership between a health care professional and a person seeking optimal health and wellness. The two parties work together to achieve optimal health for body, mind and spirit. There is active discourse aimed at achieving the goals decided upon. The patient is very active in the process, and ultimately achieves much more than the absence of …

Our circulatory system keeps our body and its tissues healthy, but when that system goes awry, we develop a series of diseases, including vein disease and all its symptoms. Based on the latest scientific data, vein disease in the U.S. is underdiagnosed and undertreated, and it affects more than 40 million Americans. Unfortunately, less than one-half of one percent of …

Jesse T. McCann, M.D., Ph.D. The eye, a marvel of biological engineering, is susceptible to various conditions that can compromise vision. Among these, glaucoma and disorders affecting the retina, macula, vitreous, and related structures stand as formidable challenges in the realm of eye health. Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” stealthily damages the optic nerve due …