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For many people a good life includes some good sex too. Sexual pleasure is one of the best ways to relieve stress. Stimulation and ultimate climax release a myriad of healthy endocannabinoids and endorphins that enhance our life existence and enjoyment. Sexual health has been on the decline for many years in America. Obesity, endocrine deficiencies, diet, medications are having …

Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month, observed every September, serves as a poignant reminder of the battles fought and the progress made against two of the most prevalent types of blood cancers. This dedicated month is not only an opportunity to raise awareness about these diseases but also a time to highlight the advancements in research, treatment, and support that continue …

Living with chronic pain can be a daunting challenge that affects every aspect of a person’s life. Traditional pain management approaches often rely heavily on medication, which does not always provide long-term relief and can come with unwanted side effects, such as addiction. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a wide range of solutions to holistically manage and alleviate pain. In recent …

By Robert C. Gibson– Managing Director Crossroads Behavioral Health Center and Crossroads Substance Abuse Services Group Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) for alcohol dependency and drug abuse is a structured and comprehensive approach to rehabilitation that provides individuals with a higher level of care than traditional outpatient treatment but does not require them to reside in a treatment facility. Crossroads Behavioral …

Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings can spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. An insect bite releases saliva and stings release venom that can cause skin to become red, swollen and itchy. …

By James M. Ray, MD Like most racket sports, pickleball comes with traumatic as well as overuse injuries. Some pickleball injuries are avoidable, others happen because of court trauma. When they do occur, you can get the treatment you need to get back on the court and enjoy all that pickleball offers. These injuries result in down time for recovery …

By Gunnar Bergqvist, MD As we get more mature our bodies change. Often, we feel younger than we look. It’s OK to have some more wrinkles and a more aged appearance as we get older. However, there’s no reason why you can’t do an update. Now days, there are a lot of ways to make someone look younger and more …

Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist Every year more than a million patients visit their doctor due to heel pain!  The most common foot and heel discomfort is caused by an excruciating disorder known as plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis? The foot is comprised of many different …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Eye doctors may be able to detect signs of heart disease during a comprehensive eye exam, experts say. A new study from UC San Diego finds that people with heart disease tend to have retinas marked by evidence of eye stroke. Eye strokes happen when the eye is deprived of blood flow …

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP – Clinical Sexologist – Specializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty Testosterone replacement therapy, a vital treatment for restoring balance to declining hormone levels, is being vastly underused. Besides the stigma surrounding hormone replacement therapy, one of the primary reasons for this is that many people have undiagnosed low testosterone levels because their doctors fail …