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  • Local Experts Weigh-In On the Fight Against Heart Disease

    Local Experts Weigh-In On the Fight Against Heart Disease

    By Matt Norman It is a common misconception that heart disease is a men’s problem. While this is a major problem for men, it doesn’t mean women are safe. In fact, 1 in 3 female deaths each year is a result of heart disease or stroke. This means one death every 80 seconds. As an…

  • Wake Up to Sleeping Disorders

    Wake Up to Sleeping Disorders

    Sleep Apnea Puts Your Heart Health At Risk by Catherine Cervone If you snore so loudly you’re constantly waking your partner up, you’re falling asleep at the wheel, or you’re having extreme fatigue throughout the day, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is most noticeable when you’re sleeping, though it usually is not recognizable…

  • Pop Quiz: Physical Activity Recommendations for a Healthy Heart

    Pop Quiz: Physical Activity Recommendations for a Healthy Heart

    By Erika Aldrich Heart health is on a lot of people’s minds during the beginning of the year, but it should be a major focus year-round as heart disease is this nation’s leading killer of both men and women. Heart disease accounts for nearly one in four deaths in this county. Although many cases of…

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  • 7 Ways to Save Money on Your Glaucoma Drops

    7 Ways to Save Money on Your Glaucoma Drops

    Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve of the eye. It is the cable that carries the information from the eye to the brain. Any damage to this optic nerve due to high pressures can damage it, resulting in lower vision or vision loss. Therefore, it is essential to treat glaucoma…

  • How Do Neuromodulators Fight Signs of Aging?

    How Do Neuromodulators Fight Signs of Aging?

    Time takes its toll on all of us, and it would be nice if we could slow down its effects, wouldn’t it? Well, Lakeside Dermatology has some good news for you – there is a way to turn back the clock! Neuromodulators can smooth out your wrinkles and creases to give you a fresh, youthful…

  • Treatments Can Help Diminish Acne Scars

    Treatments Can Help Diminish Acne Scars

    Many adults struggle with acne scarring, whether left over from their teenage years or as a more recent result. There are many ways to reduce the appearance of or even heal old acne scars. A dermatologist can help assess the patient’s skin and scarring and recommend treatments.   There are several kinds of acne scars.…

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