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The Importance of Stretching
The Importance of Stretching By Julie Alvira, MD, MBA What happens when a trainer has a client that is 35 years of age with the flexibility of a person who is 70 years old? One […]
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It May Just Be Ear Wax…Or Not!
It May Just Be Ear Wax…Or Not! By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. You’ve seen the advertisements; “It may just be ear wax”––but what if it’s not? There are many causes of hearing loss such as ear […]
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Stephen P. Courtney: Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
STEPHEN P. COURTNEY: Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Developing superior operative techniques to treat neck and back disorders! Stephen P. Courtney, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. […]
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A Pharmacist’s Perspective on the Increasing Need for Functional Medicine
A Pharmacist’s Perspective on the Increasing Need for Functional Medicine By Donna Barsky, PharmD Throughout the decades of modern medicine, more and more medications have been developed to treat a large number of diseases and […]
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Advances in Cataract Surgery
Advances in Cataract Surgery Modern cataract surgery makes use of an amazing array of high-tech equipment and techniques. Gone are the days when cataract surgery required a two-week stay in the hospital, with your head […]
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What is Compounding?
What is Compounding? Since the very early days of medicine, pharmacists have prepared compounds to help physicians and veterinarians care for their patients. And while many things have changed, the fact that “one size does […]
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Medical Screenings a Life Saver
According to The Center for Preventive Medicine, “As a nation we have historically found expensive cures for illness and disease rather than focusing on effective prevention. The result is a national health crisis, in which […]
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Matters of the Heart
Although dancing yields many heart-healthy benefits of aerobic exercise, the heart itself performs rhythmic contractions that pump blood throughout your body. The normal heart is a beating muscle controlled by a well-choreographed electrical conduction system […]
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Seven Supplements for Better Health
Seven Supplements for Better Health In 400 BC Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said, “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” However, his foods weren’t grown in nutrient-depleted soil, he […]
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Exercise Does a Woman’s Body Good
Exercise Does a Woman’s Body Good Women…who are we? We are different from men in numerous ways, especially in our health issues. Not only do we have a different set of chromosomes and reproductive organs, […]