Maintaining oral health may contribute to maintaining cognitive health By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Researchers believe that gingivitis may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
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Building Bridges with the Arts
Art teacher Tim Williams has rounded up a team of his most promising student artists to take part in the school’s portraiture project in
Hearing Aids: Coming Soon to a Drugstore Near You
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act, signed by President Trump in 2017, has started the process toward hearing aids
For Seniors, Walking the Dog Can Sometime Be a Dangerous Thing
Fall-related bone breaks involving senior dog walkers has risen substantially. But there are ways for seniors mitigate the problem By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Owning
Foods for Healthy Aging
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the phrase “super foods” may create buzz around fad foods, it’s true that eating a healthful diet can help
Problem Gambling in the Workplace
By Jennifer Faringer As gambling opportunities expand in our community, gambling has also made its way into the workplace. Currently approximately 5% or 668,000
Nurse Practitioners Stepping in for Physicians
Report shows rise in number of NPs in medically underserved area as number of doctors in those place declines By Mike Costanza More and
Eat Right This Summer
Picnics, parties, barbecues, ice cream stands — they’re all summer staples and all ways to derail your healthful eating plan. Three area experts offered
5 Things You Need to Know About Skin Cancer Prevention
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Simply put, skin cancer or melanoma is one of the deadliest of skin cancers. In 2019, it is estimated that
The Truth About Sciatica
By Bill Ferris, DC The term sciatica has been used, often incorrectly, to explain the pain in a person’s leg, buttock and low back.