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Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by quitting smoking!

quitting smoking

We only have one heart, so we need to treat it with all the love, care, and attention we can. Quitting smoking will improve the health of your heart for many years to come. Tobacco use is the chief cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S. and can harm every organ and cell in the body. With over …

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Heart Disease in Seniors: Understanding the Silent Threat

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all genders, races, and ethnicities in the United States. According to the CDC, it claims a life every 34 seconds. That makes it so that roughly one out of every five deaths is a direct result of heart disease. That’s a statistic that’s hard to swallow. Are you at risk? With …

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Emerging Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Beacon of Hope for Adults Over 50

Macular Degeneration

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a prevalent concern for individuals over 50, affecting their vision and quality of life. This progressive eye condition gradually damages the macula, the central portion of the retina, leading to blurred or distorted vision and, in severe cases, vision loss. The impact of AMD on daily life …

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Ask the Expert – Hearing Loss and Cardiovascular Disorders

Hearing Loss

Dr. Sarah Sesslar, Au.D Greater emphasis is being placed on hearing health now than ever before.  Anyone over the age of 55 should have a baseline hearing test performed by a licensed audiologist.  It is important to understand the risks you take if hearing loss and tinnitus are ignored. ”A growing body of research shows that a person’s hearing health …

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Embracing Self-Love: Thoughtful Self-Care Gifts for a Blissful Valentine’s Day

Self-Love

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic gestures and expressions of love towards others. But here’s a thought. In addition to expressing your love and appreciation for others, you should also celebrate the most important relationship of all – the one with yourself. Embracing self-love is a powerful and empowering act, and what better way to do it than by …

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Diabetic Foot Infections and Preventing Amputation

Diabetic Foot

By Dr. Isin Mustafa, DPM, MSHS, DABPM, FACPM The prevalence of diabetes in the Unites States continues rising at an alarming rate. According to the CDC an estimated 30.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes with another 7.2 million adults undiagnosed in the United States. By 2030, the CDC expects there to be over half a billion diabetics in …

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Reclaiming Joy: Celebrating Valentine’s Day on Your Terms

Reclaiming Joy

Crafting your own unique celebration on Valentine’s Day allows you to redefine the occasion, emphasizing self-love, cherishing connections with friends and family, or relishing precious moments alone. Instead of succumbing to traditional expectations, consider establishing your own rituals that resonate with your values and preferences. Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but the concept of love extends far …

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Relief from dry eyes Understanding Ocular Surface Disease

dry eyes

Ocular surface disease (OSD) is a common yet often misunderstood condition that can wreak havoc on your eyes, causing pain, redness, swelling of the eyelids, photophobia, blurred vision, and a perpetual sense of tiredness. Many individuals are quick to dismiss these symptoms as mere dryness and resort to artificial tears, but the truth runs deeper. OSD encompasses various underlying factors, …

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Promoting Vision Health

Promoting Vision Health

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month in Home Healthcare Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent eye condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, particularly as they age. In an effort to raise awareness and promote proactive eye care, the month of February has been designated as Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. For home healthcare providers, this observance serves as a …

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Non-Surgical Innovations for Osteoarthritis and Joint Regeneration

Joint Regeneration

By Physicians Rehabilitation In recent years, the landscape of knee osteoarthritis (OA) treatment has undergone a transformative shift, steering away from traditional surgical interventions towards non-invasive alternatives that prioritize joint preservation and regeneration. Among these groundbreaking approaches, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy and cutting-edge compounds derived from Amniotic and Wharton’s Jelly have emerged as promising solutions, offering patients renewed hope and …

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