By Jana Bennett, R.Ph. Arthritis is a chronic disease of the joints, especially the weight-bearing joints, that develops when the linings of the joints degenerate resulting in decreased mobility and pain. This wear and tear […]
By Tiffany S Wright – Davidge & Wright, L.P. The title of this article represents one variation of what I often hear when listening to people talk about wills. People hear the word “estate” and […]
By Dr. Michael A Catino, MD – Texas Health Physicians Group My years providing care to seniors has taught me many things, including what is most often troubling them. Many patients come to my office […]
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. What’s the best thing you’ve ever heard? Maybe it was the first song you danced to at your wedding, a putt landing in the cup on the 18th hole, or your […]
By Jay S. Bender, MD Shoulder problems are one of the most common reasons patients come to our offices. Just about everyone has had some episode of shoulder pain at some point. Patients can have […]
People are buying herbal remedies for everything from migraines to memory preservation to depression. Where once you had to see an herbalist or naturopath to get the daily dose of herbs for what ails you, herbal products are now widely available in drugstores and health food stores, making the ability to self-medicate greater than ever. But with opportunity comes a warning: mixing herbal remedies and prescription drugs could be harmful to your health. Just like drug-drug and drug-food interactions, herb-drug interactions are very common. Some herbal medicines may cancel the effect of a prescription drug, while others may reduce or exaggerate it.
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Pat Colonna, writer and a senior-housing resident, recently said “Chronological age has little or nothing to do with making the decision to move to senior housing. It’s all about you.” She is absolutely right. Each individual needs to assess his/her own needs and resources before making a move. Preparing ahead is key to making the right move, at the right time, for the right reason.
The word sciatica can be a confusing term that means different things to different people. Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of the leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Actually, sciatica is a set of symptoms rather that a true diagnosis. This point is important, as treatment for sciatic symptoms may be different depending on the underlying cause of the symptoms. […]
By Dr. Tyler Cooper Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and a shocking one-third of our children are. The sad fact: this leads directly to diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many […]
By Virginia Langston-McDaniel Those are the words on a plaque I received in a random door prize drawing. I was at an employee party the last Christmas I was working full time. “Yes, exactly” I […]
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