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Life after coming off the reel of trauma

Beau Wilt shares his story of survival and healing after a near-fatal accident IF YOU’RE LUCKY, you’ll only ever hear the term “severe trauma” on the news or on a hospital television show. However, for people who have suffered the effects of a serious accident, major collision or other near-lethal mishap, “lucky” means they have…
Men’s health through the generations

From grandfather to grandson, turning healthy choices into habits IT’S A HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AGE we live in, as study after study shows the short and long-term benefits of eating healthy, exercising, and seeing your doctor regularly. While health and wellness statistics — such as rates of diseases and lifespan — are improving and reflecting the country’s…
Something to spit at: All Children’s researchers to study saliva samples

RESEARCHERS at All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine will begin to study the saliva of young cancer patients to learn if spit might prove more beneficial than blood to use as test samples during treatment.

Action Plan for Healthy Vision

By: Chelsea Hollier, O.D. Routine eye exams can help your eye doctor prevent, diagnose, and treat vision problems and eye disease in children and adults. In addition, the National Eye Institute recommends several ways to maintain healthy vision. Get an annual dilated eye exam. Having your annual eye exam done allows you to stay…
Platelet-Rich Plasma Can Prompt Hair Regrowth

Alopecia, or hair loss, can leave men and women alike struggling to accept their changing appearances. There are many treatments available to treat thinning hair and hair loss, including medications, shampoos, laser therapy, and microneedling. Another treatment option is PRP, an incredible option now available to patients at Lakeside Dermatology. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma,…
Cholesterol a Big Factor in Vascular Health

This is the last part of the series focusing on lifestyle management for the prevention of vascular disease. So far, we have discussed the role of a healthy weight, normal blood pressure, optimal level of blood sugar, exercise, and smoking cessation in the prevention and management of vascular conditions. Today, we will focus on the…