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By Dr. Marc Havig A kind heart. A youthful exuberance. A never-ending inquisitiveness. A spirited soul. These were just a few characteristics our beloved Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Jack, possessed. Jack – whom my wife, Dr. Ashley Ayoob, and I affectionately called ‘Baboo’ – was a devoted companion for more than 12 years. Forever young, he was a puppy at heart who …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services One of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, hearing loss affects more than 33.5 million Americans—most of whom are below retirement age. Hearing loss can strike at any time and at any age.  And when left unaddressed, hearing loss can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s life.  Numerous studies, …

By Blake W. Kirkpatrick In the last 20 to 30 years, as tax laws became more and more complicated many people’s estate plans also became more and more complex as a result. For many, estate planning required sitting down with their estate planning attorney to construct a plan to deal with the applicable estate and gift tax considerations with the …

By Alyssa Parker – Pneumatic compression devices are one of the most highly recommended treatments for limb swelling and are a Medicare approved treatment option. Dating back to the 1960’s pneumatic compression pumps have been used for the treatment of limb swelling due to acute and chronic conditions. In most cases compression pumps are used for swelling associated with lymphedema …

By Drs. Drew and Kanema Clark Chiropractic and fertility? At first glance it might not be easy to see the connection between the spine and pregnancy. But the experience of many couples having trouble conceiving a baby says that there are reasons to consider chiropractic care as you are weighing your options on how to handle infertility. What is infertility? …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like. It can also be a combination of sounds, and for many, the sound of their tinnitus actually changes. It can be constant or intermittent and is heard in one …

Instead of the traditional sweets and flowers, consider giving your Valentine a good sunscreen or sun-protective clothing this Valentine’s Day and asking them to do the same for you. This month is the perfect time to give gifts that show you love your special Valentine by giving them a skin protectant or antiaging product. Why is it so important to …

Addiction is one of those words that carries a lot of weight, but what is an addiction?  It is quite often overusing, overdoing, delving into things heads first, even though we know its negative consequences, secrecy, and betrayal are inescapable.  Addiction is Addiction! All dependencies like drugs and alcohol, food concerns, gambling, excessive shopping and sexual obsessions have a physical …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis or plaque clogged arteries that restrict the blood flow in the heart. Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack: • Chest pain or discomfort • Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Overzealous exercising, stemming from New Year’s resolutions can result in injury during this early part of the year. Exercising is  exciting, but going from little or no exercise to a vigorous regimen can set the stage for developing injuries. Addressing injuries and chronic pain the smart way can help you stay active! Preventing chronic sports injuries …