Don’t Be Another Statistic, Do It Right The First Time

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There has been a rise in recent years of people traveling to get major surgeries performed. When it comes to a large medical expense, we all try and take shortcuts to find a cheaper price. Sometimes this includes going to a different country which is often known as “medical tourism”.  Every major surgery has risks

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Artificial Sweeteners vs. Sugar

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With the holidays coming up, the concern of sugar and sweeteners and how they affect us become more relevant. Holiday treats are a common occurrence and the harmful effects are always in the back of our mind soon after consumption. An analysis of randomized controlled trials, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2013,

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How to Avoid the “Turkey Neck”

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The holidays always tend to be a time where people start to worry about their appearance most. You begin to see family and friends you wouldn’t normally see and you want to look your best.  Unfortunately, gravity, genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices tend to cause the tissues in your face to dry out, wrinkle,

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Is There a Difference Between Men and Women?

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There has always been a debate about the differences between men and women. However, in recent years the focus has been on medications and the effects on men vs. women. “We all go to doctors. And we do so with trust and blind faith that the test they are ordering and the medications they’re prescribing are based upon

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Skincare Tricks and Treats

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The fall season is the perfect time to start taking care of your skin before the cold winter hits. This month we ran several specials for skincare treatments and below we have listed the Top 5 Skincare Treatments that we offer! 1.    BOTOX: Botox® Cosmetic temporarily treats moderate to severe wrinkles. Commonly treated areas are

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Autism Research Sniffs It’s Way Forward

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 I read this article about autism and thought about many of our patients who have children that are affected by this. A study was published in the journal Current Biology that talked about how odors are used to gauge emotions in others and are a form of social communication. Children with autism participated in this

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A Drop of Blood Could Tell You Your Infection History

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I was reading this article about the new technology being developed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The researchers are using a new method called VirScan, which runs diagnostics to test for specific viruses current and past. All it needs is a single drop of blood in order to run its analysis. To read more

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