75-year-old Gyan Mehta resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife, Laurie, who is blind and is supported by her guide dog, Nisbit. Over many years, their lives have been enhanced by the devoted care of six service dogs. Confident Laurie was in good hands with Nisbit, in mid-November, Gyan flew to Durham, North Carolina, for […]
Sneakers. What’s not to love? Generations of sneakerheads have cultivated an obsession as they collect, trade and share — coveting vast stores of knowledge about the brand histories and designs. Sneakers aren’t just for sneakerheads though. They are a wardrobe essential. The right sneakers not only feel great and provide necessary protection for your feet, […]
Is hip pain getting in the way of living your life? Is osteoarthitis making it difficult to walk or complete daily tasks? Are non-surgical treatments no longer working? If so, a hip replacement surgery might be the right option to get you back on your feet and decrease pain. Hip replacement surgery replaces damaged or […]
History of Virtual Reality in Health Care Dating back to 2011, researchers noted that virtual reality (VR) was proven an effective methodology for rehabilitative treatment. “In clinical settings and experimental studies, participants immersed in VR experienced reduced levels of pain, less general distress/unpleasantness and report[ed] a desire to use VR again during painful medical procedures.” […]
How They Met Steven and Lauren met as kids in elementary school. Steven was a year younger and a grade level behind Lauren, so they knew each other in passing in the school hallways. Years later, as adults, they crossed paths again, and this time, they were inseparable. Shared Passions Happier together, it didn’t hurt […]
Reverend Dr. Rob Evans is a lifelong North Carolina resident. He spent his formative years in Raleigh, graduated from Broughton High School and attended North Carolina State University (NCSU) on a football scholarship where he majored in mathematics and played all four years. Dr. Evans says, ” I thought I wanted to be a coach. […]
Swayzine McLean is a longtime Raleigh resident in her 60s whose engaging presence and infectious laughter brighten everyone she meets. Commitment to Good Health After Heart Attack and Onset of Chronic Conditions Yet, her journey has not been without setbacks. Swayzine is a heart attack survivor who received an implantable defibrillator. She also lives with […]
The holidays are upon us, and many folks are busy — shopping, baking, buying, decorating and lifting. Yes, lifting. Buying often means the arrival of large postal packages that need to be lifted and maneuvered into the house. Holiday decorating often means lifting heavy boxes out of storage for another season of “all things merry […]
In an age with devices and screens everywhere, a common condition called “tech neck” has emerged and it’s here to stay. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, chances are you’ve experienced it and overlooked it as a minor discomfort with no long-term effects. Wrong! The long-term effects of tech neck include nerve […]
On Sunday March 19th, 2017, I had an automobile accident. A car ran through a stop sign and I hit them. I had a cracked sternum and three cracked ribs. I had both legs from the knees down to my feet injured during the crash. Being diabetic, my wife and I were concerned due to […]
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