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Making friends is something that should be easy and intuitive, right? That’s the way it used to be when we were kids. All you had to do was strike up a conversation on the playground. But as we get older, making friendships becomes harder as our days fill with family, jobs, and life in general. One of the most exciting …

People with obesity are known to be at increased risk for a host of medical issues. A new study shows obesity may also increase the chance of developing peripheral artery disease. Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is the narrowing of the arteries to the arms or legs. It occurs when atherosclerotic plaque adheres to the lining of the arteries, which …

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists Three million Americans are suffering from glaucoma, which can rob them of their sight and nearly 1.5 million of them do not even know they have it. Glaucoma is referred to as a “silent sight stealer” because, unfortunately, there are minimal symptoms associated with the …

The majority of New Year’s resolution made by American revolve around health and weight loss. Sadly, less than half of those who make such resolutions will keep them even a full month! This is often because we set goals that are unrealistic and unsustainable. This is why many of us make the same resolutions year after year, never really attaining …

By Dr. Amy Fox Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, which connects the vagina to the uterus. In the United States, for every 100,000 women, there are 8 new cervical cancer cases each year. The good news is that when cervical cancer is found early, it is very treatable, and most women have a high survival rate. Two tests can …

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP – Clinical Sexologist While we typically eat whatever foods seem the most appealing, the foods that we put into our body can significantlySpecializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty affect may aspects of our health, including hormonal balance. Hormones are chemical messengers for the body and control almost every process that it completes, including: . …

By Dr. Lori DeBlasi #1: Wear proper shoes/footwear Make sure your shoes are properly fitted and have a high and wide toe box to accomodate the front of your foot and toes. Periodically, measure the size and width of your foot when shopping for new shoes. Use the size and width as your starting point. Every shoe brand is not …

Are you getting tired of cleaning rooms you no longer use? Do you feel overwhelmed by tending to outdoor landscaping? Have you had it with hiring and paying professionals for home repairs? If you’re an older adult who’s answered “yes” to any of the above questions, a fresh start in a smaller space could be the reprieve you’ve been looking …

By Dr. Mary Nuosce, LMHC, NCC, Core Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Hodges University As we close in the last weeks and days of 2022, many people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions with either hope, determination, or dread. Of course there’s the typical “I’m going to lose weight, drink less, get more sleep,” but the beauty of …

By Dr. Leonard A. Lado, MD, ABPN New Year’s resolutions are a big part of US culture. Nearly half of us set goals at the start of every new year. However, a recent study has shown that less than half of us keep those resolutions for even as long as six months.1 So, what can we do to be in …