Aging Gracefully
Medina County Women's Journal (OH) Dec/Jan 2012
If you have high standards for your appearance, you are not alone. If you are looking to achieve your “personal best” in the New Year, you may want to consider visiting Raj Plastic Surgery. Certainly, so much of one’s self-... Read More
The Women's Journals (PA) Nov/Dec 2011
Bellefonte resident Louise A. Mundy, age 86, was recently in a car
accident that resulted in multiple medical/orthopedic injuries, and was lifefl
ighted to Geisinger Medical Center for treatment. After her recovery at
Geisinger, Louise knew that it... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) Dec 2011
With fall and winter come the seasonal chores we’re all accustomed to: however, there is also an increase in the number of injuries associated with raking and shoveling as the weather changes. The good news is that most of these... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) oct/nov 2011
Chicago, IL – The world is going wireless. Phones function flawlessly without cords. We surf the internet from planes. GPS devices give us street directions as we drive. And now-thanks to advanced microchip technology-... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) Nov 2011
If you love your yard and like to have that “hands on” approach, you need to read on. This is a great time of year for fall planting and cleaning up the yard. I am a physical therapist at Atlantic Physical Therapy and... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) oct/nov 2011
Dual sensory impairment is a problem being recognized as the aging population grows. With aging there can be deterioration of our senses. When the auditory sense experiences loss due to aging we call it presbycusis. Presbyopia... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) Dec 2011
Senior citizens with foot pain can do something about it. Instead of abiding by the faulty but commonly accepted notion that muscle and joint discomfort is a natural consequence of aging, seniors with foot problems should seek treatment rather than... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) Dec. 2011
Have you ever been in a social environment where there was too much noise and too many distractions to accurately understand what the conversation entailed? Most of the time we will ask for the person to repeat what they said, but when it is... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
On her Hiker to Hiker blog, a woman left a comment for Danny Bernstein after meeting her at a hiking conference: “I really enjoyed meeting you yesterday and hearing your story. You gave hope to an average person like me that I can do this.&rdqu ...On her Hiker to Hiker blog, a woman left a comment for Danny Bernstein after meeting her at a hiking conference: “I really enjoyed meeting you yesterday and hearing your story. You gave hope to an average person like me that I can do this.... Read More
Bariatric Surgery is a powerful, effective weight loss tool that when used properly, may be the difference between life and death. Story by Darline Turner-Lee On the night that Deondra* had her fatal cardiac arrest, all hell broke loose on the medici ...Bariatric Surgery is a powerful, effective weight loss tool that when used properly, may be the difference between life and death.
Story by Darline Turner-Lee
On the night that Deondra* had her fatal cardiac arrest, all hell broke loose on the... Read More
By Beatriz H Porras, M.D. Skin Diagnostics Laser & Rejuvenation. www.cincinnatiskinlaser.com Dr. Porras is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Esthetic Surgery and The American Society ...By Beatriz H Porras, M.D. Skin Diagnostics Laser & Rejuvenation. www.cincinnatiskinlaser.com Dr. Porras is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Esthetic Surgery and The American... Read More
Frequently, women in the latter mentioned age group are told that the change in their menstrual flow pattern is “natural” and part of premenopausal symptoms. Unfortunately, change in menstrual flow pattern may also be the only warning sym ...Frequently, women in the latter mentioned age group are told that the change in their menstrual flow pattern is “natural” and part of premenopausal symptoms. Unfortunately, change in menstrual flow pattern may also be the only warning... Read More
Does the thought of a checkup or trip to the doctor bring on intense fear, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath? You may have Iatrophobia - a fear of doctors.
By Barbara E. Fox, Ph.D.
Have you noticed how our girl-talk has changed? I find my conve ...Does the thought of a checkup or trip to the doctor bring on intense fear, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath? You may have Iatrophobia - a fear of doctors.
By Barbara E. Fox, Ph.D.
Have you noticed how our girl-talk has changed? I find my... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) April 2009
Overcoming Pelvic Floor DisordersThe pelvic floor an integrated hammock of muscles, tendons and ligaments that support the position of the bladder, vagina, uterus and rectum within the pelvis makes up the floor of your body’s core. A weaken ...Overcoming Pelvic Floor Disorders
The pelvic floor an integrated hammock of muscles, tendons and ligaments that support the position of the bladder, vagina, uterus and rectum within the pelvis makes up the floor of your body’s core. A... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Yes! (You read the title correctly!) It’s almost February and some of us are finding that life keeps getting in the way of our time at the fitness center. The exercise bike has too many sweaters drying on it to be used. HOLD ON THERE! This mont ...Yes! (You read the title correctly!) It’s almost February and some of us are finding that life keeps getting in the way of our time at the fitness center. The exercise bike has too many sweaters drying on it to be used. HOLD ON THERE! This... Read More
By Pat Venable It was a typical Oklahoma day, cold and blustery, and the day for my regular eye examination. Both eyes felt as if they had been rolled in sand then held in front of a blow dryer. I was pleasantly surprised to find my doctor, Dr. Kim H ...By Pat Venable
It was a typical Oklahoma day, cold and blustery, and the day for my regular eye examination. Both eyes felt as if they had been rolled in sand then held in front of a blow dryer. I was pleasantly surprised to find my doctor, Dr. Kim... Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) Dec 2011
Senior citizens with foot pain can do something about it. Instead of abiding by the faulty but commonly accepted notion that muscle and joint discomfort is a natural consequence of aging, seniors with foot problems should seek treatment rather than... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Febuary 2009
More than 80 percent of Americans have back pain at some point in their lives. Most are the results of a past injury when the patient thought they were not hurt but really were. For some, the pain is caused by inflammation of the sacroiliac (SI)... Read More
Reported by Lucinda Kay, Let it Shine
"If you're leaking, someting's wrong mand you need to call a plumber.” It sounds like common sense, but *Dorothy Jones isn’t talking about the pipe under her sink. She’s talking about her... Read More
Written By Leanne M. Sangster
Margaret Bushnell is a 78 year-old retired LPN from the Spokane area. She has always been an active woman, enjoying dancing, camping, and fishing in her younger years and now gardening, shoveling snow from her walkway... Read More
Written By Jen Ropp
Getting ready to travel? Planning ahead is the key to successful diabetes management. Thinking about what kind of traveling you will be doing, what food choices will be available to you, and what kind of activities your trip will... Read More
Written by Monique Smith
When we think of our children, we want to experience nothing but happy thoughts. Unfortunately, there are nearly 2 million children suffering from some sort of hair loss in the United States. Luckily, about 60% of all... Read More
Written By Debbie Judd
You may be unaware of the fact that you could be 1 in 133 people suffering from one of the most under diagnosed chronic health disorders of western countries. It is the most commonly missed cause of health complaints, such as... Read More
Written by Elizabeth Nelson
She looked at me with her soft, fading eyes, almost deer-like, into a vast, dark forest. Her hair was combed softly back off her face. As she turned away, I saw that there was some curl left at the tips of her strands. As... Read More