As a regular contributor to MASK Magazine, and a supporter of their mission to engage and educate parents about the issues facing youth and to empower children to make safe, healthy choices, Dr....
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ADHD, otherwise known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can affect both children and adults. It’s estimated that about 5 percent of children have ADHD as well as about 2.5 percent of...
Not having control of your bladder is a common issue for many people. It can range from a small amount of urine being released after sneezing, coughing, or laughing, to complete inability to control...
Reducing cardiovascular risk is an important piece of overall health. The common ways to reduce this risk is to maintain a normal lipid panel, fasting glucose level, and A1c level. In addition,...
Genes control the function of every cell in your body. Some genes determine basic characteristics, such as the color of your eyes and hair. Certain genes make you more likely to develop diseases. The...
At LifeScape you have us! You have physicians dedicated to your health and who can take the time needed to address your concerns. Unfortunately, when working with health insurance based specialists,...
Decades ago, I thought I was at the “pinnacle” of my career directing a prestigious Family Medicine Residency and boasting exceptional Board Exam scores. I knew my stuff, loved teaching, and felt...
Anxiety can be multifactorial in its origin. Genetic predisposition, neurochemical imbalance and stress (emotional or physical) can further unmask or contribute to this expression of anxiety. A...
As physicians - we try to prevent disease as much as possible. The focus is typically on preventing an acute heart attack, stroke or certain preventable cancers. As Americans age, we are seeing more...
