There are times when the changes life throws at us—stress, trauma, illness—can overwhelm our ability to adjust, resulting in anxiety and depression. This is the case with the patients I…
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used for decades to alleviate symptoms of menopause and other hormone-related conditions. More recently, says Pharmacist Jennifer Burch, of Central Compounding Center in Durham,…
“As we age,” explains Dr. Gregg, “the very shape of our face changes, moving downward and inward. It happens in stages, starting at about age 30, with different changes occurring…
Sleep, like food and water, is one of the essential pillars of life. “And quality sleep,” says Charles Ferzli of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre in Cary, “is the…
“Our skin does change as we age,” acknowledges Dr. Eric Challgren of Southern Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Raleigh. “But skin damage owes less to how old we are…
“Pharmacists have a special vantage point when it comes to observing and understanding the health issues associated with aging,” notes Pharmacist Zoe Stefanadis, owner of Chapel Hill Compounding. “We see…
It can be frustrating, even frightening. You have symptoms that can’t be explained but that are having a profound impact on your life. Pain, fatigue, brain fog, respiratory and digestive…
As parents and caregivers, there are undoubtedly times when you’ve experienced a child’s struggle to adapt to a routine or to complete a set of tasks. Luckily, brain science can…
Mindfulness can serve as a gentle but powerful guide on our journey of aging well, helping us navigate change with awareness, move through loss with greater grace, and become more…
Missing teeth often can be a source of embarrassment, changing how people feel about their looks and even making them hesitant to smile. But as Cary dentist Dr. Carl McMillan…