The peripheral nervous system connects the nerves from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. These nerves carry signals about physical sensations to your brain and carry signals from the brain back to the body, making sure that our internal processes are functioning effectively...
Read MoreLymphedema results from an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that would normally be drained through the lymphatic system...
Read MoreSkin cancer affects one in five Americans over their lifetime and melanoma is considered the deadliest type of skin cancer. It is widely accepted that increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) exposure, most commonly from sunlight, tanning beds, or tanning lamps, are contributing factors to the dramatic increase of melanoma over the past 30 years…
Read MoreAccording to Forbes Health (Jan. 2024), anxiety disorders are prevalent in the United States, and unfortunately, are on the rise…
Read MoreThe holidays are most often a time of love, joy, and celebration; however they can also bring added levels of stress and anxiety. Planning, travel, shopping, decorating, cleaning, cooking, baking, and entertaining family and friends can be a bit overwhelming, so we thought we would offer some tips to maintain your sanity and savor the joy of the season…
Read MoreMental health statistics are off the charts in the extreme crisis we are facing with suicide rates as high as they have ever been, drug problems and addictions growing, and the level of depression and other mental illnesses experiencing steep increases. Perhaps it is time to practice the ABC’s of mental health fitness…
Read MoreHaving routine blood work is an important and remarkably easy way to learn about your overall health. The benefits of blood testing include: information on how your body is functioning; determining your risk of disease or medical conditions; early diagnosis before severe symptoms or complications develop; monitoring the success of treatments; identifying the side effects of treatment for better management; and monitoring the status of chronic disease…
Read MoreDid you know there are more than 150 different types of headaches? In fact, virtually all of us will experience headaches during our lifetime. For many, the headaches are easily treated and dissipate within hours, but for others, headaches can be severe, reoccur often, and have a major, long-term impact on quality of life…
Read MoreWhen we are healthy the hope we hold is linked to our future, when diagnosed with a serious illness we sometimes lose control of our future and can feel a sense of hopelessness…
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