Health & Wellness

Allison R. Tyler, MD

Tall Tale: Cataract surgery hurts

Tall Tale: Cataract surgery hurts
Truth: You should not experience pain during cataract surgery. A few hours after surgery, you may notice mild scratchiness or soreness that is relieved by taking an over the counter medicine such as Tylenol or Advil.

ORAL HYGIENE: Why it’s important for Senior Health

ORAL HYGIENE: Why it’s important for Senior Health

Though we have all heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul, similarly, it can be said that the mouth is the window to your health. Though it may seem insignificant, dental hygiene is one of the most important aspects of good health for everyone. But this is especially true for seniors.

David Carlin, MD

Do you suffer from baggy or puffy eyelids?

Baggy eyelids do more than keep you from looking your best. Your droopy eyelids can block your vision and keep you from seeing everything you should! As we age, the eyelid skin, just like other skin in the body, loses its elasticity and stretches.

What Breast Cancer Doesn’t Want You To Know

What Breast Cancer Doesn’t Want You To Know

You’ve heard the statistics. You know that about 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer. You may even know that this year alone, there will be 250,000 new cases of breast cancer.

Valorie English, CPE, LLP

Ultherapy® can help tighten skin

We all know all about skin tightening and the inevitable loss of collagen that happens as we age. Many factors contribute to the breakdown of our precious proteins (collagen and elastin), including time (natural aging), the sun, free radical damage, and UVA damage: it all leads to sagging skin and a loss of elasticity, but at the core of this is a loss of collagen.

Dr. Marc Unterman

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explained: The Most Common Cause of Heart Related Death Under the Age of 30

Snellville – Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common inherited cardiac disease and is present in 1 in 500 in the population. It is one of the most common causes of heart-related death under the age of 30 and can affect both men and women equally. In an effort to raise awareness about the symptoms of this disease and preventative measures and treatments that are available to patients, Dr. Marc Unterman, a cardiologist at Eastside Heart and Vascular, further, explains this condition.

Dr. Jessica J. Mercer, Gwinnett Dermatology

Hair regrowth

For many people, hair is thought of as their “crown”.  Given the association of hair with beauty and attractiveness, the loss of hair can be quite devastating.   Finally, there is an effective, non-invasive procedure to help restore hair fullness.

Chrissy Thomas, RN, Cosmetic Nurse Injector, Anti-Aging Specialist

PRP Hair Restoration Provides Hope for Thinning Hair

Thinning hair is a common problem for many. Men and women spend countless dollars every year for products in hopes of regaining the hair of their youth. However, there is a treatment that is emerging as a leader in this field, and it is surprisingly organic.