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By Christopher M. Cole, L.Ped Foot pain can be a serious problem.  It can often cause you to give up on exercise that has simply become too painful.  Many people find themselves with feet propped up in front of the TV as a standard activity, because their pain prohibits them from doing anything else.   It’s time to ask yourself…are your …

By Peter Denk, MD, FACS What is GERD? GERD or reflux disease is a very common disease of the digestive system. It is caused by a weak lower esophageal sphincter or LES. The LES is a ring of muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach. It acts as a gatekeeper, opening to allow food to pass into the stomach …

By Janet Calderwood, RD, CSG, LD/N 2015 is here!  For millions of Americans, weight loss is once again, at the very top of the New Year’s resolution list.  Truthfully, the majority of us can afford to lose some amount.   The other day, I came across a cartoon by Marty Bucella which I found to be rather comical.  Two ladies were …

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine” was once said by Hippocrates. This could be a double edge sword. Spirulina, maca root, grass fed meats, non GMO all sound good but they may actually be causing you more harm than good this year. Wouldn’t you like to know if you are actually “eating right” like you are boasting about to your friends? …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence (UI). Some women may lose a few drops of urine while running or coughing. Others may feel a strong, sudden urge to urinate just before losing a large amount of urine. Many women experience both symptoms. UI can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. …

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 …