Maximizing Independence As We Age

Seniors exercising. Maximizing independence as we age.

Our individual definition of wellness and independence changes as we age. For some seniors, independence is still being able to drive. For others it is being able to participate in outings with friends or still participate in a favorite exercise program. As independence levels change, Lynne Furlough, campus director at South Bay in Mount Pleasant, … Read more

Don’t Ignore GI Issues

A man holding his gut. Take care of your GI tract.

Just about everyone has, at one time or another, used the expression, “I feel it in my gut.” Most of the time, all that means is that the speaker has had a hunch. But, if and when the time comes that you actually do “feel it in your gut,” you should consult a board-certified gastroenterologist … Read more

Should My Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

Photo of pearly whites at a dentist's office

“With age comes wisdom,” as the adage goes. And with age also comes wisdom teeth – the four molars in the very back of your jaw that usually begin making their grand entrance sometime in your early 20s. For many people, sporting those extra pearly whites is the opposite of their savvy sounding name, as […]

Holistic Ways to Cure Foot Pain

A podiatrist makes an injection on a patient's foot

When you’re dealing with chronic foot or ankle pain, you want answers. Sometimes the easiest answer is surgery – but is it really the “easiest?” Dr. Rahn Ravenell with Coastal Podiatry wants people to know that surgery is not the only way to cure chronic foot or ankle pain. He has been practicing regenerative medicine […]

Cures for Erectile Dysfunction

A happy couple.

Treatment of erectile dysfunction, otherwise known as ED, with medications such as Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil) and Levitra (vardenafil) has arguably produced one of the most successful and profitable pharmaceutical marketing campaigns of all time. But, when men take these medications, are they really being fully served? These drugs are a “band-aid” treatment that may […]

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