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By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! Terms such as “Estate Planning”, “Elder Law”, and “Medicaid Planning” roll easily from the lips of well meaning attorneys but does anyone know what they mean?  Worse yet, how do you know when you need an Estate Planning Attorney verses an Elder Law Attorney? It is first and foremost important to …

Whether you’re working out a few times a week to stay in shape or training for a marathon, massage therapy sessions from Massage Envy Spa should be part of your regimen. Massage Envy offers sports massage therapy geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. Each massage is tailored to the individual’s specific needs, and focus …

More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms can be very hazardous for seniors. You see, bathrooms are very dangerous places even though most of us never really think …

By Dr. Patricia Land In this day and age, most students coming out of high school go directly into college, and there are so many colleges, degrees and programs to choose from. With so many options for advanced education, many graduates stay and settle in the areas in which they studied to build stronger and better communities. I had the …

African Americans, Hispanics, and others with a family history of glaucoma are particularly vulnerable By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Glaucoma is a silent illness; most people have no early symptoms or warning signs as their peripheral vision diminishes or blind spots occur. It affects more than 2.7 million Americans age 40 and older. Another 2 million do not know …

It’s that time of year again. The time to make resolutions and try our best to keep them. Many people set personal goals of losing weight, spending more time with family, or eating better. Another popular New Year resolution for many is to quit smoking. Keeping resolutions is oftentimes difficult for many people, life gets busy and we resort back …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I want to share a recent email from a friend. I warn you it may cause some spiritual discomfort. Hi Pastor Alex, I was thinking today of how amazing it is that you just sent a Dangerous Prayers email lesson on this subject. My husband and I have led a …

By Peter Curcione, D.O. Medicine and science are constantly evolving.  Technology in all fields of medicine are ever improving. With the growth and advances in computer science the changes happen much more rapidly.  In the coarse of my practice as an Orthopedic Surgeon, I see these advances on a regular basis.  Some make no sense, others may improve things very …

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, injections may be …

Have you ever imagined a holiday season that actually whittled your waistline? Don’t wait until resolution time to get started. Making these changes to your seasonal routine can get you on the path to better health today. Eat Your Meals Earlier. Make it a point not to eat dinner past 7:00p.m. in the evening. When food is consumed too late …