Why Winter is the Perfect Time for Plastic Surgery
If you’re like most people in Havertown you probably associate wintertime with family gatherings, sledding, bare trees, holiday music on heavy rotation and steaming mugs of hot cocoa (preferably with those tiny marshmallows and a healthy dollop of whipped cream). Did you also know that winter is the perfect time to undergo that plastic surgery…
I’m Sneezing Through a White Christmas: How to Survive Holiday Allergies
For many people young and old in West Chester, this is the hap-happiest season of all. While the holidays bring laughter and joy, they can also cause coughing, sneezing and congestion for those prone to allergies. That’s enough to dampen anybody’s spirit. I Thought Allergies Only Occurred in the Spring & Summer The common perception…
What is Causing My Sore Throat?
We’ve all experienced the occasional sore throat. It is often the first sign of a cold and should disappear after a day or two. Occasionally, a sore throat can indicate a more serious illness such as strep throat or tonsillitis. Knowing when to seek medical attention in Abington can help lessen the severity of your…
Winterize Your Hearing Aids
If you’re like many people in Exton, you take extra steps to winterize your car and home this time of year. It’s good to be vigilant and prepare for the coldest months of the year, but if you have hearing loss, don’t neglect to protect your hearing aids from the ravages of winter, as well….
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing
About one in five people in Exton experiences allergies. In addition to the usual symptoms – itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; nasal congestion; cough; sore throat; and post-nasal drip, you might also experience another side effect: temporary hearing loss. What are Allergies? To understand how allergies affect your hearing, let’s start with the basics. Allergies are…
Making Cents of Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is costly to patients in Exton and across the country. Not only is there a physical, emotional, and social toll; impaired hearing can also affect another area where you might be vulnerable: your bank account. The High Costs of Hearing Loss A new study published by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health…
Can You Look Younger Without Surgery?
Many people in West Chester want to look younger but are hesitant to go under the knife in order to change their appearance. Fortunately, they have other options. Halloween has come and gone so wearing a mask is off the table, but injectable dermal fillers can be used year-round and offer a safe and effective…
Housecleaning Tips for Reducing Allergies
Allergies may be most prevalent in the spring and summer months, when flowers, grasses, and trees are in bloom and pollen descends upon Doylestown en masse, but they certainly aren’t confined to the warmer months. They can affect people year-round thanks to other sources, which include molds, environmental pollutants, pet dander, and dust mites. One…
Giving Your Hearing Aids a Helping Hand
Enhance your hearing aids with the right accessories If you’re one of the 48 million Americans diagnosed with hearing loss and are treating your condition with hearing aids, you’re probably well aware of the positive difference they have made in your daily life. As great as hearing aids are, accessories can help further boost their…
Signs You Have a Sleep Disorder
Sleep is often elusive for a large number of Havertown residents. A lack of sleep is annoying and can not only leave you feeling sluggish and groggy the next day, but it can lead to problems with memory and concentration and may negatively affect your mood, personal relationships, and on-the-job performance. Worse still, some sleep…