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Incontinence and pelvic floor problems are remarkably common but many women are reluctant to receive help because of the embarrassment associated with these conditions. Until recently, when women would seek help for these conditions there were few good options to treat them.  Due to the tremendous advancements made in the last decade in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions …

On any given day, there can be any number of medical problems affecting our lives. Unfortunately, this is especially true of seniors. The list of these difficulties can be wide-ranging and include back pain, arthritis, fractures, joint replacement, and life threatening complications from strokes and heart problems. Recovering from these challenges can be difficult, but there is help. Rehabilitation can …

In the age of modern medicine, it is easy to assume that there is a cure for every human illness. Fortunately, most of the time that assumption is correct. We have made great strides and discoveries that have led us to this belief. Diseases like Polio, Smallpox, and the Plague have become distant worries. This goes to show how far …

Are you over the age of 50? Do you have a history of diabetes or smoking? Have you felt  numbness in your legs recently? When you walk or climb stairs, do you get painful cramping in your hip, thigh, or calf muscles? Answering yes to the majority of these questions may indicate that you have Peripheral Vascular Disease refers to …

By Dr. Alexandra Konowal BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved treatment indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines in adult patients aged 65 years or less. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulimum bacterium. It works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause persistent …

Now that the sun sets later in the day and children get to play outside longer, it’s time to get out the sunscreen and bug spray to protect your child. Sunscreen is essential to reduce your child’s risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Try to apply the sunscreen 15-30 minutes before they go out to play, and reapply every 2 …

June is the month all about the men in our lives!  Not only do we celebrate Father’s Day in June, but June is also National Men’s Health Month. It is a time when each man should take time to invest in their health. Each October there is always a push for breast cancer awareness and it seems as though everyone …

By LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist – In 1967 a Hungarian scientist studying the use of lasers discovered that visible red light may stimulate hair growth. The hair on the backs of the mice was shaved in the area that was to receive treatment. One group of mice received laser treatments while the others did not. The hair within the shaven area …

With Nadia A. Kazim, M.D., F.A.C.S. – Your eyes are usually one of the first things that people notice about you, as they are an extremely important aspect of your overall appearance.  Young eyelid skin is smooth, but over time, many people develop excess eyelid skin.  This usually occurs as the eyelid skin stretches and the surrounding fat bulges forward.  …

By J. Russell Williamson – In March of 2013, Joseph Engelberg and Christopher A. Parsons published a paper that linked worrying about the Stock Market and increased risk of hospital admissions. This study was done over a 30 year period. They found that if the stock market fell by at least 1.5% on a given day, there was an average …