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By Jennifer Fernandez, APRN Lip fillers are one of the most popular types of dermal filler. They increase the volume of your lips, giving fullness to thin lips and erasing the lines around the mouth that make us look older. They can be used to smooth out “smoker’s lines” or pursed lines produced by age and/or smoking and straw use. …

With more than a million new cases each year in the United States, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America. It can affect the skin on any part of the body, but it most frequently occurs in areas where the skin has the greatest exposure to the sun. Once a you have been diagnosed with skin …

The best way to conquer, fight and overcome any disease state is to have early diagnostic testing at the onset of symptoms, or as a preventative measure. Individuals with high-risk factors for coronary artery disease, or certain cancers are highly encouraged to have annual screenings for their specific disease states potentials. RAVE RADIOLOGY At RAVE Radiology, they put your health …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. • One person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. • About 697,000 people in the United States died from heart disease …

“Stem cell injections represent the most powerful non-surgical tool we have to heal back pain.” – M. Walter M.D. According to a 2016 review in the Journal of Pain Management 75% of back surgery fails to relieve the pain. This scenario is all too common and it’s called failed back surgery syndrome. If you or someone close to you has …

An important way to manage your health is by understanding your medications and taking them as prescribed by your doctor. Information provided by Freedom Health Inc. Health conditions may get worse when you forget to fill and take your medicine as ordered. Sometimes, it can even lead to more health problems, and nobody wants that! We understand that having multiple …

Carol Clark, CFA Numerous studies have shown that strong financial health has a direct impact on our wellbeing. Having security and peace of mind about our financial situation plays a vital role in our overall physical health and happiness. The markets are changing. Over the past 10 years, the annual inflation rate in the US has averaged 1.88%. In 2022, …

By Sandra Mannon, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Sexual health is an important aspect of a person’s overall wellbeing, and it can be affected by various factors such as age, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices. While sexual health concerns may be difficult to discuss, it is important to address them with healthcare professionals to identify the underlying cause and explore …

The WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant provides an alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation who take warfarin on a long-term basis to help prevent blood clots and possible stroke. The implant acts as a safety net by closing off the left atrial appendage (LAA) and catching harmful blood clots before they enter the bloodstream. The LAAC device …

By Steven Reichbach, MD Stress and anxiety are among the most common mental health disorders that affect people worldwide. Despite the availability of various treatment options, many individuals struggle to find relief from their symptoms. However, recent studies have shown that ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic used primarily for pain relief and anesthesia, may offer a new solution for those who …