Kidney health is vital for a healthy, long life, yet not much emphasis is put on protecting the kidneys. These organs filter the blood, removing waste and regulating the composition of the blood. They also help manage blood pressure, red blood cells and bone strength through the hormones they produce. Vascular and heart health are…
Heart health is a major concern to live a long, quality life. Stroke, heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease can change your life, even prematurely cause death. Many cardiovascular problems can be prevented or treated successfully, especially when identified in the early stages. Preventive cardiac evaluations and screenings can help catch cardiovascular issues…
Have you noticed your skin is not as smooth, evenly textured or toned as when you were younger? Age changes how your skin looks and feels, especially with sun exposure. Photoaging from sun exposure can cause the skin to change color and the texture can become drier and rougher. One option to restore smoother, evenly…
Both men and women can suffer from reduction in self-confidence of their appearance when they experience hair loss. Whether it is thinning hair, or bald spots appearing, it can impact how a person feels about the way they look and decrease their self-esteem. Hair loss treatments have come a long way, from effective medications to…
A good night’s sleep is important. Not only the amount of time, but the quality of sleep, can have a big impact on your health and energy levels. However, just because you feel fatigued or tired does not necessarily mean more sleep is the answer. There are other reasons why you may be fighting fatigue…
Up to 30% of infants are born with some type of ear deformity. While some deformities are severe and may need plastic surgery later in life to change their appearance, some congenital ear shape issues can be resolved without surgery. Ear molding has been used for decades to reform the ear in the first few…
Do you have heel or foot pain that seems to come and go throughout the day? It is possible you might have planter fasciitis, a common orthopedic issue. The planter fascia is the ligament that connects the heel to the front of the foot. When it becomes inflamed or damaged from overuse or too much…
Do you have permanent frown lines etched on your brow? The typical “11” lines between the eyebrows or the horizonal lines that appear on the forehead can make you look grumpy and older, even when you feel happy and youthful. These lines appear as the skin loses its elasticity, create a line or wrinkle from…
The patella or kneecap is a protective piece of bone that covers the knee joint. While it is meant to protect the knee from injury, it can also be damaged or broken. Direct impact is usually the cause of kneecap injuries, such as falling directly on the knee on a solid surface. When a kneecap…
When your skin heals itself as it naturally does, it can have a beautiful effect. Collagen is triggered and new skin cells form, which can make the skin appear more youthful and vibrant. The trick is to achieve this healing effect without any actual harm to your skin. Micro needling is a facial treatment that…
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