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Orthotics and foot biomechanics
The average person will take 216,262,500 steps in their lifetime. None of them would be possible without your feet. This underappreciated body part is a marvel of engineering, perfectly designed with interconnecting bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments to offer shock absorption and support to the rest of your body. The slightest shift in...
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Hearing loss and children
The doctors of audiology at Sounds of Life Hearing in Concord Township are experts in assessing the hearing of both adults and children. Helping children avoid future problems associated with hearing loss is a main reason Cara Donovan, Au.D., joined the practice in 2019. “I love working with children and I wanted pediatrics to be a focus of...
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Save the sweat, save the time, maximize the results
Fred Koury is a man who appreciates efficiency. As president and CEO of Smart Business Network, he works full time while also overseeing the publication of several business magazines that deliver “insight, advice and strategy to effective business leaders.” What began with one magazine in Cleveland in 1989 has grown to 19 markets across...
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Vital Choice Healthstore offers help for joints, back and eyes
Do you suffer from joint pain or stiffness? What about dry eyes or back pain? If so, today’s column could be just what the doctor ordered—literally. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a fancy sugar found in every cell of the body. It’s largely responsible for lubricating the joints, eyes, discs in the back, and skin. The body produces and...
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The Shaw JCC members of all ages are discovering new interests, making new friends and pushing themselves to new limits
Community, wellness, family. The Shaw JCC of Akron has stood for these three principles since its inception more than 90 years ago. “The goal has always been to be much more than a fitness center,” says marketing director Shannon Piggott. “Today, we continue to demonstrate those principles in everything we do, from the Early Childhood...
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