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By Adriana Villalobos, M.A. CCC-A Do you remember what a cell phone or computer looked like ten years ago? Now think about the changes in technology in TVs and vehicles over the past ten years. Mind Blowing! Well hearing aid technology has advanced just as much. Even more significant changes have taken place in the last three years. In my …

The vast majority of seniors prefer to “age-in-place” or continue living in their own homes or communities. According to aarp.org, “nearly 90 percent of people over age 65 want to stay in their home for as long as possible, and 80 percent believe their current residence is where they will always live.” While it is a fantastic feat for seniors …

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 …

Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of this process is the cause of Parkinson’s disease. In Parkinson’s …

By Dr. Alan Brown Did you know that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light constitutes the greatest risk factor for melanoma? Countless studies have long established the connection between harmful UV exposure and skin cancer. Most UV exposure originates as energy from the sun, reaching the surface of our planet as two types of UV light: UVA rays and UVB rays. …

In 2018, a team from the University of Michigan studied a group of older adults who reported they had severe hearing loss to see if hearing aid use impacted how they use our health care system. Some in the group treated their hearing loss with hearing aids, while others did not. Knowing that hearing aids can be a significant investment, …

By Amanda Tezyk, APRN, BSN, RN Tired? Overwhelmed? Feeling sluggish? Haven’t fed your body the best “fuel” lately? When you can’t get a dose of Vitamin Sea to reset your mind, a high dose IV of Vitamin C might be right kind of fuel your body is craving to get back on track. High dose Vitamin C administered through IV …

Mark Twain once said “quitting smoking is easy. I should know, I have done it a thousand times.” Many tobacco users may be able to relate to this statement as it often requires multiple attempts to kick the habit for good. There are several reasons quitting smoking is challenging. First, it is legal for adults to use tobacco products; therefore, …

Did you know your heart is the second most valuable organ in your body? As part of the cardiovascular system, it – along with blood vessels and blood – function to make sure your body gets the oxygen and nutrients it needs. Heart and vascular, or cardiovascular, disease (CVD) is a catch-all for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Carol McCoy was fed up. After battling being overweight since middle school, the Englewood woman weighed more than 200 pounds and was constantly tired. “Doctors kept telling me to lose weight and I would feel better,” said McCoy. “I had done many weight-loss diets over the years, but I could never keep off the weight. Being …