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Hair For the Holidays Power of Plant Stem Cells For Hair Restoration

Hair

In recent years, the field of hair restoration has witnessed a paradigm shift, moving beyond conventional approaches to embrace cutting-edge technologies. Among these innovations, plant stem cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking method, promising not only to counteract hair loss but also to rejuvenate and revitalize the scalp. This transformative procedure is now finding its place in the serene …

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Hormones and Depression

Depression

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP – Clinical Sexologist – Specializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty Your hormones play an essential role in regulating many bodily functions, such as development, metabolism, and reproduction, but their influence can also extend to your mood. However, since hormones help to keep your mood regulated, an imbalance in hormones can negatively impact your mood, …

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Minimally Invasive Treatments

Brain and Spine Metastases

A New Frontier for Brain and Spine Metastases from Lung Cancer By Gregory Cannarsa, MD, Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and while a lung cancer diagnosis is distressing enough, discovering subsequent metastases to the brain or spine adds another layer of complexity and stress. However, medical and surgical science has made remarkable strides, particularly in minimally invasive …

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Bladder Cancer – What You Need to Know

Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is extremely common. In fact, it is the 5th most prevalent cancer, and it’s unfortunately on the rise. There are several risk factors associated with bladder cancer, although anyone can be affected by its devastating diagnosis. Bladder Cancer Risk Factors • History of smoking (smoking causes 4-7 time increase in the risk) • Obesity • Processed foods • …

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Exploring the Potential Benefits of Medical Marijuana in Alzheimer’s Disease

Medical Marijuana

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects around 6.5 million people in the United States, causing cognitive decline, memory loss, and impaired daily functioning. The CDC projects this number to triple to 14 million Americans by 2060. Since more than 70% of those affected are 75 years and older, as the population ages, finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s …

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From Doc Baker to Modern Hospitals The Quest for Personal Touch in Healthcare

The Quest

In the tapestry of medical history, the relationship between mainstream medicine and alternative therapies has been interwoven with threads of understanding, skepticism, competition, and integration. The ebb and flow of these two worlds is not merely a contemporary phenomenon; it has historical underpinnings that shed light on our current healthcare landscape. Imagine, if you will, a time not too long …

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THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT – A day to start the journey of a tobacco free life

THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT

The GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT stands as an annual beacon of hope for those batling nicotine addiction in the United States. The day is slated as the third Thursday of November with designation beginning in 1977. Nicotine addiction is a complex phenomenon with profound physiological and psychological implications. It remains a formidable public health issue in the United States affecting people …

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The Silent Connection

Silent Connection

Exploring the Profound Effects of Diabetes on Hearing Health By John Nobile – HAS (Hearing Aid Specialist), BC-HIS, ACA Diabetes and Hearing Loss: An Overlooked Association Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, it can lead to a myriad of health complications, from heart disease to kidney problems. But one …

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The Silent Threat: Diabetes Awareness and its Impact on Vascular Health

Silent Threat

Diabetes Awareness and Vascular Health: A Silent Epidemic Diabetes is often referred to as a silent epidemic, affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s a chronic condition that disrupts the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, leading to a host of health complications. While most individuals are aware of the link between diabetes and problems like high blood sugar and kidney …

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Top 10 Reasons to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Attorney

By Kelly L. Fayer, P.A. Being concerned about the well-being of an ageing loved one, how you will afford long-term care, or what will happen to those you love after you pass away, are all valid reasons to seek the services of an attorney.  Below are the TOP 10 reasons to consult with an estate planning attorney. 1. If you …

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