Research Shows Smoking Makes Head and Neck Cancer More Aggressive
Tobacco is a costly addiction for many in Augusta. There are 10,700 smoking-related deaths in Georgia every year, and annual health costs top $2 billion. The health dangers associated with cigarettes have been widely-known for decades; new research indicates that smokers have a higher risk of developing head and neck cancers, and for those who…
Keep it Real, Think Teal for Halloween
We are now deep into October and Halloween is just a week away! Hopefully you’re stocked up on hand-me-outs for your neighborhood ghosts and goblins. If you’d like to be more inclusive and provide treats for kids with food allergies, consider placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep on the 31st. The Impact of Food…
Will a Saltwater Gargle Help a Sore Throat?
With October in full swing the leaves are changing colors, the lines for pumpkin spice-flavored coffee are out the door…and people in Augusta are getting sick. The change in weather sparks the unofficial start of cold and flu season; one of the most common symptoms is a sore throat. You’ve probably heard that gargling with…
Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
Eating should be a pleasurable experience, but for 60 million people in Evans and across the country, there is less enjoyment in mealtime because the dessert that follows is a painful, burning sensation in the chest called acid reflux. What is Heartburn and How Can I Treat It? Nearly one in five people in Georgia…
Can Hearing Aids Help Your Marriage?
Hearing loss is associated with a number of physical and sociological side effects. Not only can it negatively impact your health, but it might also be bad for your relationship. Augutsa couples who believe their partners never listen to them may have a valid point when one of them returns from the grocery store without…
Who is Eligible for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Sinusitis is the most common chronic health condition in Aiken and throughout the country. 37 million Americans suffer from its effects every year. Many of these individuals might be able to find relief from a minimally-invasive surgical procedure known as Balloon Sinuplasty. Chronic Sinusitis: Causes and Symptoms Persistent inflammation and swelling of membranes lining the…
How to Survive Summer Allergies
If you’re like most people in Evans, Georgia, you look forward to summer in much the same way a child anticipates Christmas morning. And why not? Summer is the season for getting outside and having fun! Picnics, parades, fireworks, swimming – all are pleasurable activities for Georgia residents. Unfortunately, one of the downsides to summer…
Surfer’s Ear and Other Summer-Related Disorders
When the temperature climbs into the triple digits, many of us turn to water activities to find relief…and that’s where the trouble begins. What is Surfer’s Ear and How Can it Affect Me? Despite the name, surfer’s ear can affect you even if you’ve never caught a gnarly wave or even glimpsed the ocean in…
What Hearing Aid Style is Right for Me?
About 20 percent of the population in South Carolina, and throughout the United States, suffers from impaired hearing. Nine out of 10 of those individuals will benefit from treatment with hearing aids. Factors to Consider When Choosing Hearing Aids Choosing a hearing aid may feel overwhelming. This isn’t surprising, given the vast number of different…
Snoring Treatments
Has your spouse compared the sounds you make when you sleep to a chainsaw? If so, here’s the latest buzz: you are not alone. About half of all Americans – some 45 percent – snore on occasion, and one out of five residents of Evans and across the country is a habitual snorer. Before your…