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My happiest patients are...
Who are some of my happiest patients? They’re the people who have been told by other providers that the only way to treat their hemorrhoids is with surgery. They’re also the people who were informed they needed to take a month or more off work for recovery from that surgery. That’s right, I said a month. So, why are they so...
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Take this venous health quiz
Venous disease is a common condition affecting more than 30 million Americans. However, many people are not being treated because they haven’t been properly diagnosed or blame their symptoms on something else: “I’m just getting older.” “I was on my feet all day.” “I need to exercise.” “I must be dehydrated.” “It’s no big...
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Common questions about hearing
World Hearing Day is Sunday, March 3. My practice raises awareness and educates people in our community by attending public events, health fairs and senior centers. To reach more people, I thought I’d use this column to answer some common questions: Why are hearing aids so expensive?Before a device comes to market, it must go through years...
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Building healthier bodies
With warming temps and sunnier skies, this month is traditionally the time people who like to run, hike or walk come out from hibernation. Whether you’re a longtime runner or just starting out, it’s important to consider the benefits of building muscle when it comes to preventing injury. According to the National Institutes of...
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Are you really ready to run?
Like several of our trainers, clients and runners from all over the world, I’m gearing up to run in the 47th Annual Cleveland Marathon, Sunday, May 19. For the first time, Higher Heights is sponsoring a booth at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by University Hospitals to be held at the Huntington Center on Friday, May 17. We’ll be offering...
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