How a Simple Test Can Help People With Diabetes Avoid Serious Complications If you’re one of the millions with diabetes or you’re one of the millions more who are considered pre-diabetic, knowing and understanding your A1C is vital. A valuable screening tool, measuring your A1C isn’t just for people already diagnosed with diabetes. Millennium Physician […]

Living Your Healthiest Life at Every Age The best way to stay healthy is to live a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease. Sounds simple enough. And if you’re 65 or turning 65 soon, Medicare can help. You might not realize Medicare covers many preventive services to keep you healthy, including exams, shots, lab tests, and

Early screening for memory issues is clinically important in diagnosing conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. There are some useful outpatient screenings healthcare providers as well as psychiatrists often use in their office practices. The One-Minute Naming Test is a simple one you can try at home if you think you or someone you love may be experiencing memory issues. Take special note

Better Hearing = Better Brain Health Scientists estimate hearing loss may be the biggest potentially treatable risk factor for dementia. In fact, a one study found a significant connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Matthew Connor explains how you can improve what you hear and protect how you think.  “Recent research

One of the Least Embarrassing Things You Should Talk to Your Doctor About by Ryan Baker, MD, FAAFP Primary-care physicians often find themselves on the frontline of recognizing and diagnosing mental health issues in their patients, especially depression. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, more and more patients, especially patients with depression, are

Take This At-Home Hearing Test Think about the last time you were in a social or group setting. Maybe dinner with friends, your weekly card night, or a pickleball playoff. Now, think about this morning at home. Did you catch the local news on TV or take a surprise phone call from your grandkids? Now,

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Is a Hands-On Approach to Relieve Joint and Back Pain Back and joint pain are common conditions that your primary-care provider might refer you to a specialist for. This may lead you to consider a technique called osteopathic manipulative treatment – or OMT. Millennium Physician Group Sports Medicine Physician Reginald Pinder, DO, explains this truly

National Minority Health Month is observed the entire month of April. Family Medicine Physician Chantel Jacobs explains why the color of your skin shouldn’t affect the quality of your care. All Americans should have equal opportunities to pursue a healthy lifestyle, but research reveals that’s not always the case. Millennium Physician Group Family Medicine Physician

Most people look forward to becoming eligible for Medicare, but “aging in” to the program can be intimidating. There’s a lot to learn! We hit the streets to find out what some Medicare-age folks really think of the whole process.   Rebecca knows the basics, “I know that when I turned 65, I was able to

April 1 – 7 Was National Medication Safety Week It’s important to learn how to use your medicines safely to avoid unwanted side effects and interactions – especially as you age. The older you get, the more likely you are to be taking additional medicines (prescription and over-the-counter) which can increase your chance of having