Alyssa had not been offered genetic testing for her family history of breast cancer

I Have a Family History of Breast Cancer, Should I Get Genetic Testing?

Recently, one of my patients told me that her mom, who lives in the Midwest called her to let her know about Life Line Screening, which offers five different screening tests for cardiovascular risks and for bone health.

Do I have Atrial fibrillation, Arterial disease, or an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Besides being amazing musicians and entertainers, what do Grimes, Neil Young, Ozzy Osbourne and Will.i.am all have in common? If you said hearing loss or tinnitus you’re right. 

Say What?

Generics vs Brand-Names for Medications: What’s in a Name?

Here’s a topic that I have to deal with on a daily basis in my practice – and it can be frustrating for both me and my patients.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a type of psychotherapy that was developed in the 1980s and used primarily as treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans.

Is Your Heel Pain Plantar Fasciitis?

We’ve been walking around the house barefoot or in socks and slippers and this is causing problems.

Our eyesight is one of those things we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong. Here’s the latest on keeping your eyes, well, looking good. (pun intended)

Your Eyes

What do you know about heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US? Read part 1 here, to get the basics, and a little of what it feels like to have heart disease. Here’s more on...

Heart Disease 101 - Part 2

I am happy to introduce you to blogs from CorinneWellness. Corinne provides well-researched, balanced, and health-focused articles.

Biohacking

Heart Disease 101 - Part 1

During the month of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of the human heart in terms of love, emotional strength, and goodness. The heart is also our body’s essential engine, beating 100,000 times a day, pumping oxygen and nutrients...