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Osteoarthritis is a chronic and debilitating joint disease. It occurs through a sequence of events that has, at its core, a loss of joint cartilage.This affects other joint structures, and eventually will lead to joint space narrowing and bony overgrowth, progressing until joint movement becomes noticeably restricted. What occurs before the cartilage loss? Osteoarthritis almost always begins with ligament weakness …

By John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS,  – Diplomate of The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine – OVERALL, VEIN THERAPY IN GENERAL AND VARICOSE AND SPIDER VEIN TREATMENTS SPECIFICALLY HAVE UNDERGONE DRAMATIC CHANGES IN THE LAST DECADE.  THIS RAPIDLY EVOLVING FIELD OF PHLEBOLOGY (THE TREATMENT OF VEINS) NOW HAS ITS OWN BOARD CERTIFICATION BY THE AMERICAN BOARD …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer As they stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy and scurried across the decks of destroyers and aircraft carriers, they weren’t thinking about their health. When they enlisted, they weren’t looking for a job; they were answering a call. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are holidays designed to remember the men and women of the …

Men’s health month might kick-start you to do a few more sit-ups, maybe visit the doc or even get the prostate exam you’ve been putting off.  But let’s face it, much like New Year’s Resolutions, your good intentions set forth during June will probably lessen by the 4th of July.  So let’s look at health as less of a daily …

By:  Corey Howard, MD, FACP The testosterone boom is on and you need to know a few things before you decide to jump in.  The questions to ask are:   Is it right for me?  What kind of specialized training and certifications does my doctor have for hormone therapy?  Are there natural ways to increase testosterone? What are some other labs …

By Chris Simeone, OTR/L, Certified Vestibular Therapist, American Institute of Balance Human equilibrium is the result of several complex systems working together. We “absorb” information to maintain our equilibrium through three main channels: the eyes (vision), the ears (vestibular) and the feet (somatoscensory).  The brain compares this incoming information. In split seconds it  produces coordinated eye, head and postural changes …

Written by, Christi L Bryant, Realtor with Assist Seniors Group with Keller Williams “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home, there’s no place like home.” How true are those famous words from so long ago?  Dorothy was right, NOTHING is like home.  For many of us, home is our safe-haven, sanctuary, largest or only investment, and pride …

By LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist At LaDonna Roye Hairstylists, one type of hair loss we frequently see is a result of thyroid issues. Thyroid related hair loss includes general thinning of the hair, especially noticeable on top of the head, and texture change, from soft and shiny to coarse, dull and brittle. In its early stages many clients believe it is …

By Yollo Wellness The Dermapen™ is now widely recognized as the Gold Standard in micro needling technology. With 7,000 Dermapen™ Clinics and 30+ distributors throughout the world, The Dermapen™ has taken on a life and an identity of its own. Thanks to consistently positive real-world results, the Dermapen™ has won multiple awards and has become one of the most trusted …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP The most common reasons that people in the U.S. go to the doctor may surprise you.  You may also be surprised that Acupuncture offers a great complementary or alternative treatment approach to every one of these disorders. 1.    Skin disorders: Acne, eczema, and sebaceous cysts topped the list and brought the most men …