Lee Edition

By Kelly L. Fayer, P.A. New Year’s resolutions are promises that we make to ourselves at the start of a new year. According to Statista.com, the top three new year’s resolutions are 1) Exercise more at 44%, 2) Eat Healthier at 42%, and 3) Spend more time with family and friends at 34%. Estate Planning didn’t even make the top …

Have you ever wondered why your doctor places their hand on your throat and asks you to swallow? This common test allows the doctor to check for thyroid nodules. Although thyroid nodules are extremely common and usually benign, there are growing numbers of people with thyroid cancer and other thyroid issues. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland. It produces …

Dr. Sebastian Klisiewicz, D.O. Neuropathy is a painful and disabling condition that affects many Americans. Until recently, many patients have been told there is no cure for their neuropathy and the few treatments that are available are not very effective. Luckily for neuropathy sufferers, there are new natural treatments that are safe and effective. The latest research has shown that …

By Amy Rohde, CFP®, CFTA, Senior Relationship Manager Long-term care and diminished capacity are critical topics that every family must tackle. While these can be sensitive subjects to discuss, parents who provide their children with insight help secure the financial future of the entire family. Recommendations for starting the conversation with your children What are the events that would trigger …

What is MORPHEUS8 BODY? Morpheus8 Body is a safe and effective minimally invasive modular radio frequency fractional solution for body subnormal adipose (fat) remodeling. Morpheus8 Body offers innovative body contouring Lift & tighten your skin, minimize stretch marks and melt fat with Morpheus 8 Body. This state-of- the-art technology is a fractional skin tightening treatment that stimulates collage production of …

Many Americans have set New Year’s resolutions regarding their weight. After the holidays, many of us find ourselves with a few extra pounds and understand the need to get to or maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is a national epidemic and we are seeing the toll it is taking on society in health care costs and other ways. But did …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA Whether it’s done from a place of love and devotion, or from necessity because it’s your job, caring for those with Alzheimer’s takes a tremendous amount of patience, acceptance, and understanding. Eventually, every caregiver, paid or unpaid, learns the truth of the statement, “All behavior is communication.” When someone with dementia is repeating the …

The thyroid is a small gland responsible for producing hormones that play a crucial role in many of the body’s systems — from cells and tissues to organs like the heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. Dysfunction occurs when the thyroid produces either too much or too little thyroid hormone. Either can disrupt the healthy functioning of vital organs — leading …

Nowadays, the importance of one’s mental health and emotional stability is a popular topic — and rightfully so. We are no longer living in a time of “suffering in silence.” It is “okay not to be okay” and ask for help. Living through a worldwide pandemic and the devastation and isolation that the collective has experienced has had lasting effects, …

By Dr. Todd Pezzi As oncologists, we are constantly seeking better ways to treat patients. Our goals are to find and incorporate more effective approaches especially for patients and diseases that currently have limited options. We must continuously follow emerging research so that we can be as up to date as possible. In this article we will review some of …