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    10 everyday ways to maintain your vein health

    Maintaining good vein health is essential to overall wellbeing, as healthy veins ensure proper blood flow throughout your body. Here are some daily lifestyle practices to help maintain vein health. 1. STAY ACTIVE At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise three to five times a week can improve circulation and prevent blood from pooling in […]

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    Suspect a stroke? Act FAST

    The brain is the processor of our thoughts and actions. While our other organs serve important functions, the brain regulates most of their activities as well. Most noticeably, our thoughts, memories, decisions and motor functions all require a functioning brain. The blood supply to the brain comes from the heart through four separate arteries meeting […]

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    Sleep your way to better health

    The value of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated. Unfortunately, one in three adults does not get enough shuteye, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Abha Mishra is a board-certified neurologist, vascular neurologist, and sleep medicine specialist committed to helping her patients get better quality sleep. SLEEP IS VITAL Dr. […]

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    Committed to clinical excellence

    Whether patients’ skin concerns are large or small, Dermatology Specialists of Mississippi strives to stand apart with a skilled, professional team and advanced technologies — offering everything from cosmetic procedures to specialized surgery. The Biloxi-based clinic is a full-service, physician-owned dermatology practice and part of the Dermatology Solutions Group, which includes about 20 other locations […]

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    Vaginal health: Women have more options than ever

    For many years, a patient had to see a doctor and get a prescription whenever she experienced a shift in her vaginal pH that caused symptoms. Today, numerous alternatives have emerged claiming to help maintain vaginal health. WHAT CAUSES A YEAST INFECTION? So what really causes bacterial vaginosis, or yeast infections? Typically the vaginal pH […]

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    Melatonin, good sleep can lower cancer risk

    The pineal gland in our brain produces melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate our circadian rhythm. It peaks at nighttime and is inhibited by the light of day. With darkness comes increasing levels of melatonin, bringing on lethargy, calm and sleep. Studies have shown connections between the disruption of the circadian rhythm and increased risk […]

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