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Common Shoulder Problems
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 […]
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Herb-Prescription Interactions
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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When and why should you move to senior housing?
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.
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What you need to know about sciatica
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. […]
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Make small adjustments to improve your health
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 […]
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It’s never too late to travel
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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Beat the Heat
By April Howell, Pharm.D. Candidate for LIVING WELL Magazine As many young women get excited for summer and swimsuit season, they may try to get a head start on that golden bronze tan. I know […]
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Where Did You Get Your Power of Attorney?
By Craig Watson John’s parents were in their 90s. They had banked at Big Bank for most of their life. They even owned stock in Big Bank since it was listed on the NYSE. When […]
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A Good Night’s Sleep is Closer than You Think
Courtesy The Cooper Institute® Adjusting to time changes—due to the twice-a-year time change or traveling to a different time zone—can wreak havoc on our sleep schedule. But for many of us, getting a healthy amount […]
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5 Life Insurance Game-Changers
Life insurance industry innovations and trends that consumers should capitalize on in the New Year By Brian Greenberg for LIVING WELL Magazine If you’ve been putting off buying life insurance or revising your current plan, […]