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Medical visits

Medical visits

Wellness Month

Tips for getting the most from your medical visitPrep Work•Prioritize. Write down the concerns or symptoms you want to discuss, in order of importance, to ensure your most pressing concerns are addressed first.• Track symptoms.

Did you know?

According to the National Institutes of Health, the average older adult takes approximately four prescription medications every day, with 40 percent of adults age 65 and older taking five daily medications. Managing medications can be complicated.

DR. HANDLER OFFERS TELEDERMATOLOGY TO HUNDREDS OF PATIENTS

Dr. Handler has been providing telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders to his own and other patients in many states over the past several years. Due to illnesses, difficulty coming to the office, or bad weather, this may be of interest to his present and prospective patients.
Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

56 men signed the Declaration of Independence

Names like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and, of course, John Hancock might instantly come to mind when pondering the men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But what about the remaining signatories to the founding document of the United States?
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Tips to improve hydration during summer heat

SUMMER IS MARKED BY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS.Although summer temperatures can make a day at the beach or in the pool ideal, that rising mercury also can contribute to dehydration.The Mayo Clinic advises that water is critical to every cell, tissue and organ in the human body.

Date night ideas

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME TIPS TO ENSURE DATE NIGHT IS A HIT.• Plan ahead. Restaurant reservations ensure couples won’t have to wait for a table to open up. Planning ahead also is necessary for other elements of a date night, including entertainment.• Take in the town.
Senior calorie guidelines

Senior calorie guidelines

A look at calorie guidelines for seniors

AGE, GENDER AND ACTIVITY LEVELS affect how much calories the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advises aging individuals to consume each day.According to the guidelines, sedentary men ages 61 and older should consume roughly 2,000 calories per day.