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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 …

SkinPen by Crown Aesthetics is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market and is clinically proven to improve the appearance of wrinkles of the neck and acne scars in patients ages 22 and older. In as few as three minimally invasive treatments spaced 30 days apart, you can improve your appearance and step out with confidence. How does microneedling …

The agonizing and sometimes debilitating discomfort from back pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, and being productive at work. Even the simplest daily activities can require monumental strength to muster through them. The number of people with back pain in one form or another are staggering. Did you know …

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Diabetic medications work to lower blood sugar levels, but did you know that over time, they stop working, and the dose will continuously need to be increased. The worst part is these drugs are not making you better, and they are not curing diabetes. They are simply masking …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor It’s a condition that affects nearly one-third of men in the United States in their lifetime, according to research estimates. Inguinal hernias can cause bulging and pain in the groin area, and if left untreated can lead to serious complications. Today, advances in surgical techniques and technologies allow surgeons to effectively deal with hernias, often with …

Highly-evolved core values elevate the real estate customer experience Beyond Sarasota’s most extraordinary homes and highest standards of service, the Peter G. Laughlin Group offers a real estate experience that elevates you and transforms you. Because life isn’t only about where you live, it’s about who you are. For those who expect exceptional service, only one local real estate group …

High blood sugar and cardiovascular disease have more in common than most people realize. In our country nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which can quickly escalate into the disease within a short amount of time. High Blood Sugar and PVD High blood glucose and damage to …

High blood sugar damages the delicate blood vessels in the retina. This damage is called diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, serious complications can cause significant vision loss. Sudden vision loss from these complications, such as vitreous hemorrhage, or tractional retinal detachment can cause blindness. A recent article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology is highlighted below. The Centers for …

By Denise Baker, M.D. With nationwide awareness campaigns highlighting our personal risks of acquiring breast cancer we want to share the bad news and the good news with you! The Good Cancer News: 1. Cancer risks, just like immunity risks, are NOT STATIC! You CAN change your risk of initiating and growing a Breast Cancer. Your risks change with age …