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Prostate cancer is a fairly serious blip on the male health radar as the third most common cancer in men over 70. Prostate cancer – and other prostate issues – can cause considerable discomfort, pain and even death, if they are left undiagnosed and untreated. No man looks forward to dropping his pants for the annual check-up; but if you’re …

By Robert Swift, D.O. – Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Many people believe that physical therapy is only needed when recovering from an injury. Makes sense, right? However, that’s not always the case. As we get older, physical therapy can play just as much of a role in preventing injuries as it does in helping us successfully through …

A New Procedure Available at ATC can Help Patients Avoid Pricey Cosmetic Surgery It’s evident that that lotions and potions are never going to correct the underlying weakening of the facial, neck and décolle-tage muscles and collagen fibers. When sagging skin, dullness and lack of elastin are taking a toll on maturing faces, Alma Lasers ClearLift™ is the answer many …

Giving is contagious. Have you ever noticed that when the people around you are being generous, you feel compelled to join in? When you see someone drop their coins into the Salvation Army bucket, don’t you start to search your pockets too? Why is this? One study conducted by the Harvard Business School reports that people who give charitably to …

Do you experience accidental bladder leaks before making it to the restroom? Are you on the search for the best incontinence underwear? Although incontinence underwear may help conceal leaks you experience or prevent leaking to your clothes, it does not treat your underlying symptoms. If you struggle with bladder control or leaks, this may be a sign that you have …

By Richard J. Capiola, MD Take control of the holidays Don’t let the holidays become something you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression that can descend during the holidays. Learn to recognize your holiday triggers, such as financial pressures or personal demands, so you can combat them before they lead to a meltdown. With a little …

By Nina Azwoir, First Vice President, Investments Emotions help us in so many aspects of our lives – from deciding which color we want to paint our homes to what to cook for a large family dinner, we unknowingly use emotions to fuel decisions that we make. Oftentimes, our emotions help to intuitively guide us when logical reasoning doesn’t readily …

By Dr. Eric Pearson, Chief Medical Officer, Vetirus Pharmaceuticals Your liver health may not be top of mind, but the minute it malfunctioned there wouldn’t be much else on your mind. Cirrhosis, in which liver cells are replaced with scar tissue, can prevent your liver from doing its critical jobs. So can nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a fast-growing epidemic among …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. But your peripheral (side) vision will still be normal. …

Your house is a mess. You have no free time. You hate to clean. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Over 100 million people in the US and Canada feel the same way. As you plan to hire house cleaning services, here are some tips that will make your experience even better. Remember that you’re hiring human beings If …