As we say goodbye to summer, I hope you all have embraced our beautiful Coast and soaked up all the fun the season has to offer. Summertime also brings extra temptations, especially while on vacation, and we may let our guard down when it comes to our eating and fitness habits. It’s OK to have […]
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Nobody wants them, but 40 million adults in the U.S. have them: varicose veins. Many believe those purple, often bulging, lines in legs and ankles are an unfortunate, yet normal, part of the aging process. They may be common in older adults, but they aren’t inevitable. The Vein Institute’s full-time, board-certified vein specialist Dr. Keith […]
It’s September, and there’s no sign of the hot temps and extreme humidity letting up anytime soon. Even if your face is not generally oily, you still may have an oily T zone and enlarged or clogged pores this time of year. An overabundance of oil can result in enlarged pores, shiny-looking skin and blackheads. […]
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Over the last several months, you undoubtedly have heard about, or been directly affected by, the infant formula shortage. One of the most common questions I get is, “Why did this happen?” That’s a bit of a loaded question, but here goes: It appears that a combination of factors caused the shortage. In the face […]
“You are one decision away from a totally different life.” — Mark Batterson Being diagnosed and treated for cancer can be the most significant event in a person’s life. The impacts go beyond the cancer symptoms and side effects of therapy. This journey affects the lives of the patient’s family members and caretakers in varied […]
Summer is my favorite time of year! When you hear “summer,” what comes to mind? I think of vacationing. I see me, on the beach, relaxing and surrounded by emerald-colored water and white sand while collecting shells, paddle boarding and watching the sunset — just unplugging and recharging. And here’s some great news: taking a […]
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More than half the population over the age of 50 is affected by the common, and often embarrassing, condition of varicose veins. These veins can affect the appearance of your legs and even cause more serious complications if left unaddressed. Varicose veins typically are caused by abnormal function of the small valves inside the veins, […]
