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Here’s how to really get fit in 2024
The stats are in: Forbes magazine reports this year 48% of Americans say their #1 New Year’s Resolution is getting fit. Unfortunately, the average resolution lasts only about three months. In fact, most people have already quit by late January. At Higher Heights, we play the long game when it comes to your health. We don’t look for short...
Read MoreStart vein treatments in January
When we experience leg achiness, fatigue or swelling, we often blame the clock. “I’m just getting older,” we say. “This is just how it is.” But this is not just how it is. These symptoms have a cause, and they’re often related to reduced venous health, including varicose veins (even if you can’t see them). When our veins are...
Read MoreLose weight, look younger
Before introducing anything to my patients, I do the research to make sure a treatment is as breakthrough as it claims to be. Such is the case with minimally invasive Daxxify and RHA dermal filler injectables for the face, and semaglutide and tirzepatide injections for weight loss. Last year I partnered with wellness expert and nutrition coach...
Read MoreHelping those with hearing loss
At my practice, becoming connected and making a positive difference in the lives of people who suffer from hearing loss and their families is the mission. A question frequently asked by the loved ones of our patients is how they can best communicate. First, it is important to understand that someone with hearing loss, even with hearing...
Read MoreMuscle pain flares and how to avoid them
A muscle pain flare is an exacerbation of what may already be minor pain. People use various timeframes for what is considered to be a “flare,” but it is often several weeks of the symptoms worsening. Times of isolation, such as during an illness or staying mostly indoors during winter, can also lead to a pain flare, usually involving...
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