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Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore
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Skin Cancer – Not a Deadly Diagnosis Anymore

It is a frightening statistic—one in five of us will develop skin cancer by the time we turn 70, according…

Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?
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Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?

People ­struggling to sleep are increasingly turning to melatonin, the so-called “sleep hormone,” as a solution. In fact, the use…

Show Your Hands Some TLC
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Show Your Hands Some TLC

Many of us have trouble opening stubborn jars—that can happen at any age. But as you get older, specific issues…

Exciting Developments in Alzheimer’s Research
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Exciting Developments in Alzheimer’s Research

This has been an exciting time in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. While medical news has been largely focused on the…

Don’t Let Injuries Hold You Back
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Don’t Let Injuries Hold You Back

Are you keeping active as you age by playing a sport? Many adults enjoy golf, tennis and other activities well…

How to Decide If You Need a Statin
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How to Decide If You Need a Statin

When your doctor broaches the topic of taking a statin drug to lower your cardiovascular risk, you may wonder if…

Conquer Insomnia Now
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Conquer Insomnia Now

Tossing, turning, thoughts racing—insomnia has become widespread since the pandemic. In fact, more than 60% of people report an increase…

Take a Break…I’ll Do the Worrying for You
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Take a Break…I’ll Do the Worrying for You

A family member recently passed. I attended the wake, the funeral mass, the graveside service and the repast. Maskless, I…

Severe COVID-19 Causes the Brain to Age
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Severe COVID-19 Causes the Brain to Age

Brain fog, being unable to focus, memory issues—the same cognitive changes associated with an aging brain—are plaguing many people who…

Stroke: New Treatments Mean New Hope
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Stroke: New Treatments Mean New Hope

Just the thought of a stroke is frightening. But there is good news—today’s new treatments mean that strokes are treatable…and…

An Endodontist Can Save Your Teeth and Your Money
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An Endodontist Can Save Your Teeth and Your Money

You’re eating ice cream with your grandchild when a sudden, intense jolt of pain shoots through your molar and lingers…

New Health Tech
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New Health Tech

Thousands of technology companies exhibited their latest products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this past January.…

Coming Soon to Wellness Visits – Anxiety Screening
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Coming Soon to Wellness Visits – Anxiety Screening

Anxiety disorders affect nearly one in five American adults and one in 10 kids every year—yet they often go undetected.…

Getting the Help You Need When You Have a Disability
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Getting the Help You Need When You Have a Disability

Just thinking about it can be devastating. What if you—or a loved one—sustain a catastrophic injury or experience an illness…

The Latest Findings About Fat
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The Latest Findings About Fat

Fat is widely viewed as an enemy of our health. Obesity increases the odds of developing a host of problems,…