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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 …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS Traveling “safely” is usually not what most individuals think of before embarking on a trip away from home.  However, when people travel there is always a certain amount of anxiety encountering the unknown.  Even travelers with the most savvy can encounter the unexpected. One thing most people don’t think about is hearing properly.  …

Why Bad Advice Says That Trust Planning  Is Only For Larger Estates Estates? By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. “You have lost your camel, my friend And all around you people are full of advice Your don’t’ know where your camel is, But you do know that these casual directions are wrong.”   Rumi There is a great deal of information out …

As the holidays approach, practically everyone experiences a higher level of stress. Planning for big family events while still managing everyday work and family responsibilities can leave anyone harried and worn out. So if you are looking to relieve tension or searching for a great gift idea, why not consider a gift of membership in the Massage Envy Spa Wellness …