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Do your ankles feel puffy or tight?
If you’re suffering from edema or leg swelling (or your ankles seem puffy or tight), you may have an underlying venous health issue causing inflammation. That’s right, inflammation leads to swelling. One common cause of inflammation is varicose veins, which may or may not be visible on the surface of the skin. If you are experiencing...
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The winter Grinch is around the corner
I know the last thing you want to think about right know is snow, ice, freezing temperatures and rock salt. How does a favorite winter song lyric go, “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch?” But in a few short weeks, these cunning wintertime Grinches will be wreaking havoc on your garage floor. The time to stop these wintertime Grinches is right...
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With custom orthotics from Finesse Footcare, you could be stepping back into life
Whatever walk of life you follow, your overall health and well-being are affected by the stability of the biomechanics of your feet. If there’s an issue with your feet or gait, that can cause negative repercussions in everything from your ankles to knees, back, shoulders and even neck. Dr. Danielle Shaper, of Finesse Footcare in Lyndhurst,...
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Hearing aids slow cognitive decline
Hearing loss intervention can dramatically slow the rate of cognitive decline for people at higher risk. A new study published in September 2023 reveals that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline for those at high risk by as much as 48% over three years. The cause of this connection is still being researched, but there are several theories...
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Licensed insurance agents Kathy Carvin and Matthew Carvin with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency can help you sort through your Medicare plan options
For those who will be participating in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which this year runs from Sunday, October 15, until Thursday, December 7, your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) may have provided some information regarding the costs associated with your current Medicare plan and any changes for 2024. Because Medicare plans can change,...
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