Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy

IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES, the hormone insulin, which removes excess sugar (i.e., glucose) from the blood, is produced in insufficient amounts (type 1 diabetes) or the body’s cells do not respond properly to the effects of insulin (type 2 diabetes).

My defibrillator experience

It was a sunny mid-morning on Monday, September 19, when Dr Frederick Stockton, my cardiologist, told me rather strongly that he recommended a defibrillator. Well…I am almost 76 years old, and I did have a heart attack about 30 years ago.

Look as young as you feel!

Dr. Handler has been providing virtual dermatology to his own and other patients in many states over the past several years. Due to COVID-19 and its variants, or difficulty coming to the office, this may be of interest to his present and prospective patients. Go to Dr.

Thanksgiving people food can spell big trouble for pets

Most dog or cat owners view their pets as beloved family members, so it’s not surprising that pet owners are often tempted to share tidbits and table scraps from the Thanksgiving feast with their furry companions.

Allergy sufferers must stay vigilant during holiday season

THAT PERNICIOUS RAGWEED pollen may finally be on the wane, giving many seasonal allergy sufferers much-needed relief from their miserable symptoms. They might even be tempted to assume they can coast through the upcoming holiday season symptom-free.

Eight signs that your aging loved one could benefit from assisted living

EVERY LIFE JOURNEY is unique. Even as we age, we continue to follow distinct paths and advance through the aging process in very different ways.

Thanksgiving tradition— breaking down barriers for all

THERE ARE MANY ways to give thanks and celebrate the holiday.

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

THOUGH MOST OF the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence- based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.