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Understanding How Immunotherapy Works for Your Allergies
You may know it as an allergy shot, but that name doesn’t do justice to the fascinating science behind this effective immunotherapy. Here’s how it works and why it might be the solution to your pesky — and even life-threatening — allergies.
Mar 1st, 2022

The Importance of Men's Screenings
You protect your loved ones. You work hard. You do all you can to make the world a better place — shouldn’t you put the same level of care into your health? Learn how men’s health screenings can help you do those things for years to come.
Dec 1st, 2021

Help for Your Hypertension
When your car’s in trouble, your “check engine” light comes on, but your body’s not always so helpful. Case in point: high blood pressure sneaks up on you with no symptoms. If hypertension has caught you off guard, help and hope are available.
Nov 1st, 2021

Why It Might Be Time for You to Try Medical Weight Loss
You’re a life-long dieter — you’ve tried all the fads and have read every book and blog. Still, nothing works. All along, you’ve wondered about medical weight loss programs. Here’s why it’s time to finally give it a shot.
Oct 13th, 2021

Salt and Hypertension: What's the Link?
If you reach for the salt shaker at every meal and love to lick your fingers after reaching into a bag of chips, you may have a salt problem — which means you may have a blood pressure problem, too. Here’s why.
Aug 17th, 2021

Skin Rejuvenation for Acne Scars: What to Expect
Does the ghost of acne past still haunt you? You can get rid of the constant reminder of your previous pimples with a few paintless sessions of the Icon™ laser treatment. Here’s how it can improve your complexion and your future.
Jul 21st, 2021

5 Signs of Hormone Imbalance

You don’t see them, and you can’t feel them, but your hormones control virtually every aspect of your health. And when they’re out of whack, the impact can be debilitating. Learn more about hormone imbalances and how we can treat them.
May 23rd, 2021

What to Expect at a Men's Health Appointment
Many men avoid doctors like the plague. Ironically, they risk the “plague” of several preventable conditions by doing so. Here’s what regular men’s health appointments entail and why they’re so important.
Apr 18th, 2021

Diagnosing and Treating Your Allergies
From rashes to sneezing fits to a nose that runs like a faucet, allergies can make life miserable. And each type of allergen causes different reactions in different people. Here’s how we diagnose and treat allergies.
Mar 13th, 2021

How to Get Your High Blood Pressure Under Control
If you’re resolving to be healthier in 2021, don’t forget your blood pressure. Just because you don’t have symptoms doesn’t mean you’re safe. Check your pressure regularly and take steps now to control hypertension before it gets serious.
Jan 1st, 2021

What Can I Expect From a Medical Weight-Loss Program?
Do you ever feel like something unseen is conspiring against your weight-loss efforts? You may be right. There are biological forces at play that can make fat loss impossible unless you have the key — a comprehensive medical weight-loss program.
Dec 1st, 2020

Do Adults Need Vaccines?
Grownups may be tempted to file vaccines under the “been there, done that” file of life’s little chores. But before you scratch them off your adult checklist, check out these scenarios where you might need shots past childhood.
Nov 1st, 2020

Say Goodbye to Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Like gray hair, wrinkles seem to sneak up on you. One day you look in the mirror and see the first line, and before you know it, your skin is crepey and creased. But you can banish wrinkles just as fast they came — no needles necessary. Here’s how.
Aug 5th, 2020

Ways to Diminish Your Rosacea
It’s normal to blush when you’re embarrassed or get red when you’re angry, but if your cheeks are consistently rosy, you may have rosacea. Here’s what you can do about it.
Jul 20th, 2020

How Often Do I Need a Pap Smear?
Pap smears are an essential method for detecting cervical cancer early on in women. But who exactly should be getting a pap smear? And how often do you need one? Read on to learn more.
Jun 12th, 2020

The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity
Did you know that obesity puts you at a much higher risk of developing diabetes? Read on to learn more about the link between them and what you can do to steer clear of these conditions.
May 26th, 2020

Could You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know It?
High blood pressure can quietly damage your body for years before it becomes apparent. Getting regular blood pressure checks is the best way to know your status and head off problems before they worsen.
Feb 3rd, 2020