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You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck which helps regulate metabolism, heart rate, energy levels and body temperature. But thyroid disorders are very common. It’s estimated that 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and as many as 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Most of us cannot tell the future, yet preparing for the cost of long term medical care (or skilled nursing care) is always somewhat of a guessing game AND this is why elder law and pre-Medicaid planning should start early and be reviewed often. Why Elder Law and Pre- Medicaid Planning Requires Some Fortune Telling? …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis or plaque clogged arteries that restrict the blood flow in the heart. Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack: • Chest pain or discomfort • Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, …

WHAT ARE STEM CELLS? Over the past several years, stem cell and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy have soared in popularity and are highly sought after treatment options, as a natural and non-surgical alternative to treat many common orthopedic conditions. Our bodies naturally produce stem cells. Because micro-damage occurs constantly, all body tissues are struggling to keep up with growth …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church So here is God’s original reason for marriage.  In Genesis, He said, “It is not good for man to be alone.”  Among other things, marriage creates intimacy. Intimacy is the cure for loneliness. Yep…loneliness. I once heard someone say, “I’m committed to being married, but my intimacy is conditional upon …

More than a decade has passed since the advent of the first digital mammograms, time enough for more than 70% of US mammographers to adopt this technology. Practitioners maintain that digital imaging makes it easier to see signs of cancer earlier. Even so, approximately 10% of women who are screened with full-field digital mammography are recalled for more tests, according …

Obesity in the U.S. has reached epidemic proportions, and is now considered the number one cause of diabetes and heart disease in the nation. For many people, traditional methods like calorie restriction and exercise have failed to produce initial or sustained weight loss results. If you have failed to lose weight through other methods and are considering a more aggressive approach …

There are multiple forms of hernias, but two common types are inguinal and ventral. A ventral hernia is a protrusion in the abdomen caused by a weak spot in the muscle fibers. The protrusion is usually an organ or the intestines that jut through the abdominal wall, causing a bulge that is often times noticeable to the naked eye. By …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Many people know someone who suffers from back pain and has accepted it as a part of life. In fact, almost half of us have some sort of spinal pain coming from our neck, mid-back, or lower back. Did you know that back pain is most often the result of spinal instability caused by injured ligaments? …

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, injections may be …