June Health & Wellness Highlights

Here, we outline the topics discussed in the Cape May County Herald’s June 4 Health & Wellness section. Read on for summaries of all included articles:
Dr. Hackerman discusses the benefits of choosing a local, privately owned physical therapy practice as opposed to conglomerate alternatives who offer less personalized treatment and shorter sessions:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100963-competition+american+medicine+amp+physical+therapy+leads+quality+care
Even though daily routines relax with retirement, it is crucial to stay regimented with dental care. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene habits are even more important for older adults because of changes in health and side effects of certain medications. Cape May Dental Associates discuss here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100810-dont+retire+your+dental+care
Doreen Quinn, a resident at Victoria Manor, recently celebrated her 102nd birthday! Details here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100789-victoria+manor+resident+celebrates+102nd+birthday
A recent study by the American Academy of Family Physicians shows that 55% of men haven’t seen a doctor in the past year and that one-third of men report not having a primary care physician at all. CompleteCare explains why guys typically skip it and why this is a bad idea:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100788-hey+guys+its+time+go+doctor
Many people suffer with chronic heel pain and foot deformities needlessly because of fear, or lack of knowledge and understanding, about corrective foot surgery. Dr. Charles Birk now offers advanced treatments including a twenty minute non-surgical procedure to alleviate chronic heel pain. Details here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100728-advanced+treatment+chronic+heel+pain+and+footrelated+problems
If you’re over 65 and of European descent, you could be at risk for macular degeneration, the leading cause of age-related vision loss. Dr. Michael Caruso reviews preventative measures here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100727-are+you+risk+macular+degeneration
Most people experience dry mouth occasionally, a result of being nervous or upset, under stress, or dehydrated. But if you experience dry mouth more regularly, it may be caused by a chronic condition or a side effect of the medications you take. Reef Family Pharmacy offers tips on how to treat the condition:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100719-dry+mouth+common+side+effect+medication
Does everyone get depressed? Dr. William Hankin discusses the telltale signs of depression and its several forms here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100718-does+everyone+get+depressed
Millions of Americans are affected by unsightly broken blood vessels on their face, spider veins on the legs and skin discoloration. Excel V laser is a new approach to treating these vascular skin conditions that puts patient safety and comfort first. Shore Vascular & Vein Center explains the procedure here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100715-new+vascular+laser+unsightly+veins+face+and+legs
Parkinson’s disease can’t be cured, but medications can help control your symptoms. Dr. Scott Tzorfas discusses treatment of the disease here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100690-treatment+parkinson039s+disease
Higher Path Healing urges you to consider classical Chinese medicine and acupuncture for stress reduction and treatment of chronic pain here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/100964-consider+classical+chinese+medicine
The death of a family member or close friend can be an emotional time. Most of us only have to endure the process a handful of times in our lifetime, but that also means we may be ill-prepared for what needs to be addressed. Poserina & McHugh Elder Law specialists share their advice here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/95770-what+do+when+loved+one+dies
Our following Health & Wellness section will be included in the July 2 edition of the Cape May County Herald. Check out the Health & Wellness section of our website to stay up-to-date on these and upcoming topics here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/healthandwellness.