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By Andrea Bickerton, M.D. Bio-identical hormones have gained a lot of attention in recent years for managing aging-related symptoms caused by hormonal decline in men and women. Dr. Andrea Bickerton, MD of Refined Image discusses what all the talk is about. Why are hormones important? Hormones are chemicals produced by the body to help keep the body regulated. Hormones are …

By Peter Convard – General Manager Your health and wellness are waiting for you at Corefit by Design WE are not a gym, we are personal training studio no more then 3 to 5 people in here at any time! Here at Core-Fit By Design, our promise is to share our passion for fitness and wellness and provide you with …

Although it’s at the forefront of everyone’s mind, and panic seems to be widespread, much is still unknown about COVID-19, the coronavirus that is spreading rapidly across the globe. As we navigate through this pandemic, disinfection is the recommended preventative advice, and boosting the immune system is also a good idea. Although some guidelines are changing the way we socialize, …

By Russell Becker, DO, Vascular Surgeon When carotid arteries build up with plaque, the risk of stroke is high; it’s common for individuals to show no symptoms until the plaque build-up (atherosclerosis) is severe, this condition is referred to as Carotid Arterial Stenosis. Because atherosclerosis causes a blockage and narrowing of the artery, it prevents proper oxygen and blood flow …

By Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Falling into a trap of looking at one number or a single parameter when it comes to diabetes can be very misleading. On the surface, this chart makes sense and seems clear cut. Let’s step through the following process of reviewing a few examples and learn to …

Pneumonia and Respiratory Tract Infections On March 16, Neil Ferguson and colleagues offered the Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team’s model for predicting morbidity and mortality specific to COVID19 for the next few months.1 Their estimates suggest a noteworthy increased strain on healthcare resources in the near future. This could add to the burden of increasingly busy and long flu seasons. …

Do you have thumb pain with opening doors and jars? Have you noticed that your strength has diminished when you try to pinch or grasp objects? If any of these sound familiar to you then there is a possibility you may be experiencing the debilitating symptoms associated with thumb arthritis. The base of our thumb metacarpal sits on a bone …

By Hub International Florida As COVID-19 continues to spread and we make lifestyle adjustments in response, the challenge is to maintain your mental and physical health in light of mounting stress. These strategies will help. As social distancing becomes our new “norm” over at least the next several weeks, the pressures may be overwhelming. There are challenges finding childcare and …

Provided by Nina Azwoir On Friday December 20, 2019, a major overhaul of the rules for retirement plans and IRAs, known as the SECURE Act, was signed into law. Generally effective on January 1, 2020, the bipartisan law is primarily taxpayer friendly, encouraging savings in various ways and making it easier for employers to offer retirement plans. Summarized below are …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos Until recently, there have been few options for men with Peyronie’s disease. You may be wondering what exactly Peyronie’s disease is; it is defined as relating to symptoms of plaque buildup in the penis, which causes a significant curvature of the penis. The plaque accumulation in Peyronie’s can cause a buildup of scar tissue that creates …