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Our Favorite Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Hacks
Numerous factors can play a role in your cholesterol levels, but for many people a few dietary changes can make a big difference. Here are seven food-related strategies that can help you keep your cholesterol levels in check.
Aug 1st, 2023

Answers to Your Medicare Questions
Understanding the different parts of Medicare and what they cover and when to enroll is the key to ensuring you have adequate coverage for your healthcare needs. This guide answers the commonly asked questions so you can make informed health decisions.
Jul 12th, 2023

Why You Shouldn't Leave Heartburn Unchecked
Heartburn may strike you occasionally and appear as a mere minor annoyance in your life. However, take a moment to learn why ignoring more serious cases of heartburn can lead to serious health complications.
Jun 1st, 2023

6 Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure. If you’re in this group, you should know that you can take steps right away to begin to lower your blood pressure. Start with these six lifestyle changes.
May 9th, 2023

When to Worry About High Cholesterol
Learning your blood cholesterol levels — and recognizing whether they’re high, low, or just right — are important steps toward improving your heart health. Here’s what you need to know about your numbers.
Apr 3rd, 2023

Is Heartburn Ever a Serious Health Problem?
Most people have occasional bouts of heartburn. But frequent heartburn can lead to potentially serious medical complications. Learn about how chronic heartburn could impact your health.
Mar 5th, 2023

When to Consider a Botox Touch-Up
Do you want to improve your appearance, erase lines and wrinkles, and present your best self to the world? Botox® touch-ups can minimize the lines and wrinkles that make you appear older than you wish to look.
Jan 2nd, 2023

Fillers for Smoother Lips After You Quit Smoking
Congratulations on quitting smoking! That’s one of the best things you can do for your health and your appearance. Why not celebrate with lip fillers, which can give your smoke-free lips a chance to shine?
Dec 5th, 2022

What to do About Sagging Skin After 50
Don’t let that sagging skin get you down. Our aesthetic care providers offer a full range of safe, effective, nonsurgical treatments that can help you look as young as you feel.
Nov 1st, 2022

4 Important Benefits of Laser Acne Reduction
Tired of looking in the mirror and seeing acne-damaged skin? Feeling like your self-confidence could use a boost? Consider a safe, gentle laser treatment that could deliver these life-improving benefits.
Oct 9th, 2022

5 Skin-Enhancing Benefits of Microneedling
Are you craving younger, fresher, more attractive skin? Hey, who isn’t? To get the skin you want, consider microneedling, a minimally invasive aesthetic service that delivers a wide range of benefits.
Jun 1st, 2022

Are Spider Veins a Serious Health Threat?
Do you have unsightly spider veins on your legs, feet, or even your face? Are you worried that they may impact your health? Learn about this common problem, including the safe, effective way to banish them.
May 1st, 2022

When Should I Choose Botox Instead of a Filler?

Botox® and dermal fillers are two types of cosmetic injectables that can give you a younger, fresher appearance. Find out which treatment aligns better with your personal aesthetic goals.
Apr 1st, 2022

Are Your Vaccinations Current?
Vaccines aren’t just for kids — or for COVID-19. Adults need to stay on top of their vaccinations to protect themselves from a wide range of infectious diseases, from flu to tetanus. What vaccines do you need?
Feb 1st, 2022

Yes, You Can Remove Hair There
Are you tired of shaving, waxing, plucking, threading, and covering up excess hair? Learn about laser hair removal, a safe, effective way to rid yourself of unsightly hair (almost) anywhere on your face and body.
Jan 1st, 2022

Could You be Prediabetic and Not Know It?
Having prediabetes gives you a warning that you could develop type 2 diabetes in the future. But many people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Keep reading to learn why testing for prediabetes is so important.
Dec 1st, 2021

Using PRP To Restore Your Hair Loss
If you’re one of the millions of men and women dealing with hair loss, an innovative therapy offers hope. Learn about PRP, which bathes hair follicles in growth-promoting compounds from your own blood.
Nov 1st, 2021

Laser Acne Reduction: What To Expect
Laser acne reduction treatment uses gentle light energy to break up scar tissue formed by acne and to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Keep reading to find out more about this safe and effective acne treatment.
Oct 1st, 2021

What You Need To Know About Lip Fillers
Want to make your thin, rough lips look smoother, plumper, and more luscious? Learn about lip fillers, a safe and effective way to reverse the impact of aging on your lips and give them a younger and fuller appearance.
Aug 4th, 2021

6 Ways To Manage High Blood Pressure
Do you have high blood pressure? If so, you can start making simple changes today that can help lower your blood pressure and protect you from potentially serious blood pressure complications.
Jul 11th, 2021

What To Expect When You Choose PDO Threading
Tired of sagging jowls, wrinkles, and loose skin? Skip the facelift and consider PDO threads instead. This simple in-office procedure can revitalize your face and give you a younger, fresher appearance.
Jun 15th, 2021

Stop Shaving, Start Lasering
Tired of all the time you spend removing unwanted hair from your body? Wish you could toss your razor in the trash? Consider laser hair reduction. This safe and effective treatment can help you eliminate excess hair.
May 7th, 2021

Help! I’m Embarrassed About My Acne
Feeling self-conscious about your pimples? Help is available. Medical and aesthetic treatments can help prevent breakouts and reduce the appearance of acne scars. Keep reading to find out more about your acne options.
Apr 5th, 2021

The Difference Between Botox and Fillers
Botox and dermal fillers are just two of the many aesthetic services available to improve your appearance and give your skin a younger, fresher look. Keep reading to learn some of the ways Botox and fillers differ.
Mar 7th, 2021

Is It Strep Throat?
Strep throat can be more than just an annoyance -- it can lead to potentially serious complications. Learn about common strep throat symptoms and how they differ from symptoms of other types of sore throat.
Feb 9th, 2021

3 Types of Preventive Medicine
Preventive medicine helps keep you healthy by preventing disease. Learn about three important ways that our providers use preventive medicine strategies to protect you from developing health problems.
Jan 6th, 2021

Which Vaccinations Do I Need?
Vaccinations aren’t just for kids – adults need them, too. Vaccines protect you, your family, and your community from potentially deadly illnesses. Keep reading to learn which vaccinations you may need.
Dec 1st, 2020

Symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid Gland
Have you been feeling tired or blue? Are you gaining weight for no reason? Are you forgetting things or feeling colder than usual? These symptoms, and many others, could mean your thyroid isn’t working right. Keep reading to learn more!
Oct 12th, 2020

Is Erectile Dysfunction a Normal Part of Aging?
Having trouble getting or keeping an erection long enough to have sex isn’t a normal part of aging, but it’s more likely to occur as you get older. Keep reading to learn what options are available to address erectile dysfunction.
Sep 15th, 2020

4 Steps for Managing High Cholesterol
Do you have high cholesterol? There are several effective steps you can take to manage your condition. Keep reading to learn how you can lower your cholesterol and keep yourself healthy.
Aug 18th, 2020

What to Do About Heartburn
Heartburn can be more than just an annoyance, especially if you experience it frequently. Serious heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may require evaluation, lifestyle changes, and medication. Keep reading to learn more!
Jul 15th, 2020

Myths and Facts About Botox Everyone Should Know
Is a lack of information holding you back from using Botox to improve your appearance? Don't believe the myths. Keep reading to learn the facts about this safe and effective treatment.
Jun 11th, 2020

What is a HydraFacial?
Don’t put up with rough, tired-looking skin any longer. A HydraFacial treatment helps restore glowing freshness and smoothness to your face. The best part, the noninvasive treatment is surgery-free.
May 8th, 2020

Am I a Candidate for Laser Hair Reduction?
Tired of shaving, plucking, waxing, and electrolysis? Find out if you’re a good candidate for laser hair reduction, an exciting treatment that helps get rid of unwanted hair.
Apr 9th, 2020

Incorporating Botox Into Your Regular Beauty Routine
Get ultimate skincare to your cosmetic routine with Botox injections. These safe, effective, pain-free treatments temporarily reduce wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Keep reading to learn how they can help you!
Mar 4th, 2020

Could You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know It?
High blood pressure is a very common medical condition. Although it can cause life-threatening health problems, it's often referred to as "the silent killer" because it doesn't always come with symptoms. Keep reading to learn more.
Feb 1st, 2020

Why Do I Need Preventative Health Screenings?
Preventative medicine gives you the advantage of seeing into the future, so you don’t have to live with regrets. Keep reading to find out what diseases you can detect and prevent.
Jan 1st, 2020

The Link Between Diabetes and Obesity
Diabetes is a common complication of obesity, and reducing your body weight can help delay or improve symptoms of Type 2 diabetes. The lifestyle changes you make can have a tremendous impact on both your weight and the effects of diabetes.
Dec 18th, 2019

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
May 9th, 2021