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As we age, our needs change. Maybe the responsibilities of homeownership have become overwhelming. You no longer want to mow the lawn, make repairs, or be so far away from loved ones and friends. In other cases, a spouse might need daily care due to a specific condition, or perhaps your loved one has a neurodegenerative disorder, such as dementia …

By Ian M. Kahane, MD Weight is a problem that plagues most American households. Over 40% of the population of the United States is deemed obese, according to the CDC, and these numbers continue to worsen. Obesity is determined by a simple calculation of something called body mass index, or BMI. While BMI is not exact, it has been well …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor According to the American Heart Association, more than 20% of older Americans have aortic stenosis (AS), a condition that can lead to heart failure and death. Today, advances in minimally invasive techniques and technologies allow surgeons and cardiologists to resolve the problem, without a chest incision and frequently with just an overnight hospital stay. Andrew Murray, …

If you are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, you are not alone. Many studies have shown that anxiety and depression may signify brainwave imbalances, which can be corrected by retraining the brain. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy that targets imbalances in the brain by retraining it over time. Depression Studies show that depression is frequently related to brainwave imbalances, …

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin disease that progressively causes a rash under the skin that is made up of lumps which are fluid-filled sacs (similar to boils). The bumps are a result of blocked hair follicles that harbor bacteria leading to inflammation and a stinging rash. The bumps are painful and often break open, which cause drainage, pus, …

It’s that time of year, where we’re all a little more run down due to extra activities and stress. If you’re looking for a way to boost your immune system to stave off the flu, COVID or other conditions, they are some exciting ways to maintain wellness, as well as boost immunity. If you’ve had COVID, or another illness, or …

By Gerry Letendre, RPh, MBA, CHt Dr. Kinga Porter, owner of Whole Health clinic, believes everything is a spectrum in medicine, starting with prevention, then involving supplements and diet and ending with medication, if needed. As a native of Poland, Dr. Porter has been familiar with integrative medicine, which combines alternative and conventional medical treatments and practices, her entire life. …

By Dr. Garland Glenn You’ve heard it before: “Grandma’s lost her keys again,” or, “I can’t seem to remember names like I used to,” or, “It’s just a Senior Moment.” While common with aging “Senior Moments” are NOT a normal part of aging. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia are often attributed to “normal aging,” so nobody pays them much attention. …

By Carl Engelking In 2021, a popular dollar store chain announced it would begin selling a broader selection of items for more than a dollar. You can blame inflation for that. Inflation, quite simply, describes the pace of price increases for the goods and services we purchase every day. In the United States, prices have on average risen 2.2 percent …

By Ian M. Kahane, MD & Mark P. Baker, MD When we look good, we feel good. When you look in the mirror, is your reflection telling you that you are experiencing hair loss or hair thinning? Feeling more confident allows us more success professionally, in family life, and interpersonal relationships. One of the biggest sources of confidence loss is …