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By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – You may sometimes see small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision. These are called floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or blue sky. Floaters are actually tiny clumps of cells or material inside the vitreous, the clear, gel-like fluid …

They say eyes are the windows to our soul yet many people don’t take care of one of our most important attributes, our sight!  The average American waits until they have an issue with their sight before getting an eye checkup.  Don’t wait and follow this checklist for the health of your eyes. 2015 Checklist for an Eye-Healthy Year 1. …

Getting your hearing tested with a loved one may be the most precious and uplifting gift you can give—or get—this holiday season, says the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). No doubt, it will be among the very best things you—and your loved one—can do to safeguard an active, healthy, engaging lifestyle. To help you take that first step, visit HearUSA’s website …

Footwear & More is an online footwear dealer that offers a new shopping experience for everyone looking for upscale shoe brands at affordable prices. With over 30 brands on our website at footwearandmore.com, we have something for every style and budget. Footwear & More offers a diversified brand mix that includes: Telic, Propet, Skechers, Nine West, Sebago, Teva, Kenneth Cole, …

WE HEAR IT OFTEN, BUT WHY AREN’T WE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS WELL-KNOWN BENEFIT? By Dr. Richard J. Staller, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., F.I.C.O.I., F.A.S.D. and Dr. Axel McGuffie, D.M.D. Many of us do our best to exercise and get the most out of our chosen workout routine, whether it’s walking, running, biking, hiking, yoga or any other form of exercise. Some …

There are several ways to diagnose diabetes. Each way usually needs to be repeated on a second day to diagnose diabetes. Testing should be carried out in a health care setting (such as your doctor’s office or a lab). If your doctor determines that your blood glucose level is very high, or if you have classic symptoms of high blood …

Boxing has become a very popular sport for many, and not surprisingly, because it provides the best workout and challenges to many of our senses and capacities. Boxing not only helps to build and tone your muscular stature, but also helps you to gain mental strength. It is a great workout to stimulate your mind, body and soul. Not to …

Everyone knows that the holidays can be a stressful time; getting the right gift for that special someone can be difficult. Here are a few suggestions to keep your stress levels low and your spirits in holiday cheer. 1) Don’t spend money beyond your means. Don’t buy silly gimmicky trinkets that will not be appreciated. A gift well thought out …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT We’ve all heard this saying before… but what would you say if I told you, “What you eat affects how you feel”? The fuel we give our body is the same fuel we give our brains. So it’s not a surprise that if you eat overly processed foods or too many …

When we think of hair loss, we of course think of the hair on our head. This isn’t surprising, especially when you think that over 80 million men and women are suffering from hair loss. But while receding hairlines and bald spots may be the most obvious, hair loss can come in many forms. There are several bizarre areas where …