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As people age, socialization becomes just as important as proper nutrition and regular exercise. American House Senior Living Communities offers a supportive, social and enriching atmosphere for its residents. With a structured life enrichment program, the company is dedicated to helping seniors live life to its fullest. Socializing can extend years to a senior’s life Experts say seniors who enjoy …

Talk to anyone trying to change their diet and lifestyle, and you will begin to hear a pattern in their voices. It’s too hard, too time consuming, and too expensive. Yet, in an ironic twist, a lack of good health can tear away just as much of your life in the form of emotional struggles, trips to the doctor, and …

Your heart (and your partner) will thank you. By Christopher M. Cole, L.Ped Are the secrets to a healthy heart and relationship in our feet? Surprisingly, yes! Many people do not realize how important our feet are when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle in all aspects of life, including our personal relationships. The human foot is a great …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! So the 360 Degree Estate Planning approach is a concept that I created after years of representing clients in the practice areas of estate planning, asset protection planning, probate and trust administration, business and real estate.  The 360 Degree approach illustrates that all aspects of your life should be examined in …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS The month of February is designated as National Heart Health Month.  Maintaining a healthy heart is extremely important for a multitude of reasons.  The heart is the most vital organ in our body to promote an overall sense of well-being. What the majority of people don’t realize is how much a healthy heart …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI Up until the year 2000 the physicians had very limited treatment options for patients with symptomatic superficial insufficiency.  Conservative therapy consisting of elevation, anti-inflammatory medications and compression stockings has changed only in the fabric technology.  Today there are more shear compression garments which has helped improve patient compliance with this type of therapy.  Great …

You most likely first heard that phrase from your mother when she wanted you to eat your broccoli on your dinner plate. She meant that choosing foods high in nutrients would keep you healthy and serve as a preventive measure against disease. Mom had it right. Food is preventive medicine. Yet, in the past fifty years, advancements in technology and …

It’s that time of year again! February is designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). It is a time when emphasis is placed on promoting children’s oral health. Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease according to the Academy of Pediatric Dentists. It is five times more common than asthma, four times more common than early childhood …

By Lindsey Hornbeck, DPT When watching the latest sporting event, you may have noticed a product called Kinesio Tape on your favorite professional athlete.  Well here is the good news! Kinesio tape is not just for athletes. The Kinesio Taping Method can be used on almost everybody.  When combined with other therapies and treatment techniques, Kinesio tape can allow for …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church In the 2002 movie Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays the character Chuck Noland, an extremely punctual FedEx executive whose plane crashes during a storm over the Pacific Ocean. He becomes the sole survivor and washes ashore on an uninhabited island. The thing that’s most moving to me is his motivation …