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One in ten people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s or another form of memory loss. That’s nearly six million Americans. Though there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are ways to make the disease more manageable. It often starts with early recognition – if not by the senior experiencing cognitive changes, then by adult children or other family members. What …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Do you wear urinary pads or diapers? Do you leak when you exercise or sneeze? Aging, childbirth, and menopause can all lead to incontinence. There are many treatments such as surgical procedures, pessary devices, and medications to help cure or reduce incontinence. There is a new device by BTL called Emsella that makes incontinence treatment …

We are past the days where marijuana is associated primarily with teenage stoners with the munchies. The potent plant plays a vital part in the wellness of millions of people worldwide. In 2021, medical cannabis was a growing sector of the health care industry in more than half the country’s states. Additionally, many recreational users are unaware of the benefits …

By Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep up with its demand. …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, NhD, APRN, DNP In a field with few advancements, a couple therapies are increasing attention as potential treatment options for dementia. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a noninvasive form of phototherapy that uses highly focused infrared lasers to penetrate deep under the skin to bring light energy to targeted areas. Unlike other wavelengths, infrared light is …

Dr. Rachel Edwards, AuD 1 Know the Signs More than 466 million children and adults have disabling hearing impairment, according to the World Health Organization, but nearly all hearing loss can be treated. One of the first steps is recognizing the potential signs. If you experience muffled speech sounds, difficulty hearing on the phone or in a crowd, trouble understanding …

Weight loss starts in the mind. Most adults can tell you HOW to lose weight. Take in less calories, exercise to burn more calories. Weight loss is a simple concept, but a deeper issue. Shedding pounds doesn’t just make you look better. Shedding pounds makes you FEEL better. But until your MIND is ready to accept that the goal of …

When we think of inflammation, we often conjure up ideas of red, swollen cuts, bruises, or injuries that we’ve endured. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury in order to heal. For example, if you get a tiny paper cut, the skin will start to bleed a bit, and may become puffy or red during the healing process. In …

Our pets have gotten quite used to us working from home and they also absolutely enjoy having the kids home for the summer, or in some cases, since the pandemic hit. Why? They are no longer alone all day for hours on end. This is especially true for dogs, as they are typically much more needy and attached to their …

By Murilo Lima, M.D. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat, and cheese. …