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Summer is finally here and this “fun in the sun” season also happens to bring with it some hazards – especially for our pets. To make sure your pet’s summer season is as fun and safe as possible, Animal Oasis Veterinary hospital would like to share these important Summer Pet Safety Tips: Never leave your pet in a car! Parking …

By Denise A. Pancyrz Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author People with type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely to die of heart disease than people without diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes have a tendency to be diagnosed with heart disease at a younger age than those without diabetes. The concern grows as we …

We have a classic image of an alcoholic – someone who drinks too much and who cannot keep their life together because of it. The alcohol is wrecking their relationships with family, friends, infringing on their jobs and their health. But, not all alcoholics look like this. High-functioning alcoholics have either succeeded or even over-achieved throughout their lifetimes. Outwardly, they …

Weight lifting and stretching are useful at any age, but there are specific benefits for older adults. With aging comes concerns about strength, balance, and mobility. But integrating resistance training and stretching into your routine can keep you feeling healthy and strong. Not sure where to start? Read on for a primer on how aging affects your body and how …

Did You Miss Medicare/Health Insurance Open Enrollment? THERE ARE: Special Enrollment Periods • If you turn 65 or are new to Medicare • MOVING out of the AREA/ MOVING to a New Area. • You qualify for extra help with Medicare Prescription Drugs • You dropped a Medigap Policy for the 1st time within the 1st 12 months • Special …

By Gary Webb, MD, MS, FAAFP Shingles – a disease that’s so painful and yet prevalent that most of us have at least heard of it. It is a disease we should try hard to prevent, so a re-read of the what’s, why’s and if’s may be worth your review. Shingles is a severe outbreak of rash or blisters of …

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is excited to welcome Walter Bigit Milla, MD, to their medical staff. Dr. Bigit Milla joins a highly skilled team of internal medicine specialists including Leonard Glaser, M.D., Michael Ianniello, D.O., Manuel Jimenez Rodriguez, M.D., Betty Kupracz, M.D., and James Maciejewski, M.D. Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, focus on prevention and treatment of conditions …

When formulating a treatment plan for patients diagnosed with breast cancer, there are many different factors that are essential to consider. Typically, evaluation of the patient and recommendation for a course of action will involve various expert physicians with different areas of specialty. For example, a radiation oncologist may suggest possible radiation treatment, whereas a surgical oncologist would weigh in …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist Glucose fluctuations make us hungry and disrupt our mood and health, Blending keto with the Mediterranean diet may be a powerful method to combat this. Understanding Ketosis When we limit sugar intake in the form of bread, pasta, cookies, crackers, sugar, honey, high sugar fruits, and white potatoes, the body learns …

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 …