Thyroid Awareness Month: The Facts About this Little Gland

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The thyroid is such a small part of your body, yet it makes a big difference in your overall health. Not all patients are aware of the functions this gland provides but January’s Thyroid Awareness Month serves as a great opportunity to highlight its importance.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – Here’s What You Should Know

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January is recognized each year as Glaucoma Awareness Month, this age-related eye disease impacts the lives of nearly 3 million Americans over the age of 40 (and particularly over the age of 60). This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the risk factors and signs of glaucoma, which can ultimately cause gradual blindness.

Epilepsy Awareness Month – What You Should Know

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Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal causing a patient to experience unusual behavior and sensations – including seizures. Each patient reacts to this abnormal activity differently. There are treatment and medication options available to help patients better manage these seizures that they experience from their epilepsy.