Health Articles

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” –Buddha It’s true. As human beings, we are incredibly hard on ourselves. We pick over every flaw and obsess over it endlessly. It’s OK to want to look your best, to feel comfortable in your own …

By Dr. Nicole Freels, FACFAOM Lexington Podiatry There are thousands of miles of arteries and veins in your body. They deliver oxygen and other important nutrients to your body’s tissues and carry away waste products to the liver and kidneys to be eliminated. And while nearly everyone knows that blocked …

Robert D. Sawyer, MD Women often think that breast cancer is the deadliest disease affecting them. But in truth, the No. 1 killer of women across the U.S., year after year, is heart disease. It is also a leading cause of disability among women. “If you’ve got a heart, heart disease …

In February, we traditionally spend at least a few hours thinking about those we love – our children, our parents, our spouses, our “significant others.” But what about those we work with? At Lexington Diagnostic Center and Open MRI, we think of one another as family. During this, the month …

The following is the first in a two-part series focusing on a new treatment that promises relief for knee pain sufferers. This month, we introduce the treatment. In March, we’ll talk more about the treatment as well as therapies that support its success. Do you suffer from debilitating knee pain? …

Raising a teenager comes with both rewards and challenges. Adolescents are often moody, self-focused and uncooperative. Guiding teens through these times can be stressful. For many parents, it’s difficult to know when professional intervention is needed. During the teen years, many changes take place physically and emotionally. This is a …

By Frank G. Vice, DVM It is believed that our domestic dogs descended from wolves, but no matter their origin, the love of canines by humans reaches deep into history with evidence of dogs as loyal companions throughout the world. The America Kennel Club firmly states “Owing a dog is …

Dr. Pearce, D.C. If you find yourself waking up not feeling refreshed, feeling sluggish mid-afternoon, struggling to stay alert throughout the day, or just plain exhausted, then it’s time for a change! Fatigue and lack of energy are two of the most common complaints we get from our clients at …

By Alyssa Parker A common challenge faced in the medical field is finding the cause of an individual’s limb swelling. Any limb swelling may be your body’s way of letting you know there is a potential underlying condition that can cause even more damage if left untreated. When swelling in …

American Heart Association News Dec. 17, 2015, began as a festive day. Lauri Evans hosted a Christmas party at her daughter’s school on the last day before the holiday break. After escorting a student out of the building to leave early, Lauri was walking back inside with Betty Chambers, the …