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Heading back to school is a time of refresh and reset. We plan to get up earlier, eat healthier, set aside time for homework and chores. We make incentive charts and buy the back-to-school supplies. We pick out cute outfits and buy a new book bag to psych our children (and sometimes ourselves) to mentally prepare for the rush that …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist The American Academy of Ophthalmology published the following article on Being Proactive about your vision. As populations age and expand, we will see a significant number of vision problems increase. Here are 10 ways to care for your eyes today so that you can enjoy healthy vision for years to come. 1. …

Dr. Rachel Edwards, AuD 1 Know the Signs More than 466 million children and adults have disabling hearing impairment, according to the World Health Organization, but nearly all hearing loss can be treated. One of the first steps is recognizing the potential signs. If you experience muffled speech sounds, difficulty hearing on the phone or in a crowd, trouble understanding …

By Adriana Villalobos, M.A. CCC-A Do you remember what a cell phone or computer looked like ten years ago? Now think about the changes in technology in TVs and vehicles over the past ten years. Mind Blowing! Well hearing aid technology has advanced just as much. Even more significant changes have taken place in the last three years. In my …

According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, vaccines have greatly reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed infants, children, and adults. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause these diseases still exist and you can still get these diseases if you aren’t vaccinated. Every year thousands of adults …

#1: Ketamine resets brain circuitry Glutamate regulates large regions of the nervous systems and is the most prominent neurotransmitter in ihe brain. When glutamate receptors are over-activated, as in cases of major depressive disorder (MOD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a person may experience depression and anxiety. Ketamine works by blocking glutamine receptors in the brain. Some studies sugge1 PTSD …

By Dr. Anita Grassi All of us have experienced a sunburn in the past, most likely in childhood. Even people who are careful with sun protection can forget to wear sunscreen on cloudy days, neglect to reapply after swimming or miss those hard-to-reach spots. What exactly is a sunburn at the cellular level? A sunburn is a first or second …

Our pets have gotten quite used to us working from home and they also absolutely enjoy having the kids home for the summer, or in some cases, since the pandemic hit. Why? They are no longer alone all day for hours on end. This is especially true for dogs, as they are typically much more needy and attached to their …

Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of this process is the cause of Parkinson’s disease. In Parkinson’s …

By Dr. Carolina Young It’s important to see a medical professional if you are experiencing difficulty in getting and maintaining an erection. For men between the ages of 40 to 70, erectile dysfunction is extremely common. Some causes of the disorder are vascular disease, which leads to narrowing of the arteries and decreased blood flow, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, …