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By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! Medicaid planning, particularly for a parent or spouse, can be described as an emotional roller coaster for spouses and families.  The changes that a loved one is experiencing, as well as the financial and other emotional pressures, make this a very frightening time.   On the other hand, this is a time where …

What is vaginal and vulvar atrophy? GSM, or genitourinary syndrome of menopause, is a condition in which the walls of the vagina and vulva become thinner and dryer due to a decrease in estrogen. It affects around 40 percent of women, particularly after menopause, and can cause painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, burning and decreased urinary tract health resulting in pain …

Although many people with type 2 diabetes worry about losing their vision or having an amputation, the greater risk is to the heart and brain. About 65% of people with type 2 diabetes die of heart disease or stroke. They are two to four times more likely to die of heart disease than people without diabetes. When someone does get …

Based on 35 years of experience and comprehensive scientific research, ExerMedic offers a program that will benefit you and your health condition to an extent you have never experienced before. EXERMEDIC IS UNIQUE FOR: Diabetes Back Pain Neck Pain/Osteoporosis Fat Loss Hypertension Arthritis Rebabilitation Cancer Pregnancy Fibromyalgia Parkinsons Exercise and Fitness In this article we will cover the ExerMedic benefits …

More than 9 million people in the US are living with some form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is one of the main forms of the disease, but there are many different  varieties  facing our population. Often times, it may be unclear exactly what type of dementia a patient has, but the commonality between them all, is that it’s related to a …

The Importance of Getting Treatment Although it can be an uncomfortable topic for men, erectile dysfunction is extremely common. This is especially true in men ages 40-70 years of age. The most prevalent cause of the disorder is vascular disease, which leads to narrowing of the arteries and decreased blood flow. Additional factors can contribute to erectile dysfunction. Among those …

By Dr. Ashley Ayoob Just like humans, cats and dogs can suffer from diabetes. Currently, one in every 100 – 500 pets develops this condition. And professionals within the veterinary industry expect this number to rise in coming years. So, as a pet owner, what do you need to know? 1. Prior to a diagnosis, your four-legged friend won’t act …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – Jean, a 45 year old cath lab scrub tech had been suffering with progressive leg swelling for at least 15 years. Although she did have a history of varicose veins in her sister, she initially did not have any signs of varicose veins, and had been told by a number of medical professionals that …

Bayfront Health uses Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Big and Loud Therapy to empower those living with Parkinson’s disease to improve functional tasks and speak better. BIG Physical therapists use LSVT Big to address the unique movement impairments of patients that experience tremors, slow movements, impaired balance and stiffness. Developed from 20 years of research, Big therapy has shown documented …

Heart rhythm conditions are often a sign of an underlying issue, and may even pose problems in themselves. So what are some of the most common heart rhythm conditions? Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs when the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, begin to beat out of sync with the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart. Characterized …