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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Dr. J. Christopher Shaver, Orthopedic Surgeon, Arthroscopic, Reconstructive Surgery, Shoulder...

Professional memberships held by Dr. Christopher Shaver include those in the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. TOC offers eleven locations to better serve you in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City and East Tennessee.

Common Questions You Might Have About Your Next Massage

With massages, perhaps more so than with other wellness practices, issues of etiquette take a front seat.  There is an unspoken level of intimacy that is inherent with receiving a massage that brings up some questions that are unique to massage.  Because we want you to have peace of mind when scheduling your appointment, we’ve pulled together some issues and...

How do I change my oncologist? What to consider before changing doctors

If you are thinking of changing oncologists, this article provides guidance on important considerations and steps to take before making a decision.

Why Indoor Air Pollutants Might be Making You Sick

Few, if any people realize that indoor air pollutants might be the reason they immediately seem to catch a case of the sniffles when they get home or arrive at work.

11 Tips for a Blissful Night’s Sleep

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? Trouble falling asleep…and staying asleep? Do you feel tired in the mornings, finding yourself struggling your way through the day with cups of coffee, wond…

6 Heart Health Mistakes Made by Women—and How to Avoid Them

Even though you think you’re being careful, it’s still easy to slip up when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Johns Hopkins experts give tips on how to stay on trackResearch ShowsTake Diabetes SeriouslyWomen under 60 who have diabetes have up to four times the risk of developing coronary artery disease as women without diabetes, Johns Hopkins research has shown—much higher than…

12 apps to help find reliable childcare

Why injured workers stop going to the doctor even if they are still in pain

Some work injuries never really resolve. Often an injured worker works through pain in order to support themselves and their family. Many workers in this situation stop seeking medical treatment fo…

‘Nurses and doctors were not discreet’: what patients say about hospitals

Survey of more than 13,000 people reveal both positive and negative experiences

Why I fled Connecticut — and how much money I saved

In 2014 I made my exodus from Connecticut. So many people who left Connecticut, or those who plan on leaving Connecticut, are doing so for the same reasons I departed. The cost of living is too high, the taxes are out of control, the legislature believes they have to not only insert themselves into any perceived wrong-doing but that they need to regulate business and industry in the interest of… fill in the blank, but make sure it sounds like a noble cause…

Tiny Connecticut boasts more than 170 islands

Connecticut islands offer boisterous fun or quiet contemplation. They're are tiny pieces of New England, as beautiful in the fall and winter as in the spring and summer.

Fitness and Your Feet

Spring is officially here! It feels like New Year’s Eve was centuries ago, and our resolutions are a faded memory. If you’ve been keeping up with your own resolutions, good for you! For those of us who might have fallen behind, don’t worry. All of us at Connecticut Foot Care Center

Online Guide Tracks Bacteria Levels Along Connecticut River And Its Tributaries

Those who swim or boat on the Connecticut River and its tributaries can go online to check the water quality at their favorite spots.

Find a Physician or Provider

Little Company of Mary NetworkLittle Company of Mary Health Providers (LCMHP) is a partnership between 180 Chicagoland area physicians and Little Company of Mary Hospital. LCMHP's physicians are committed to providing you and your family with compassionate and expert care. This dedicated team of physicians pursue a mission of healingThe health plans listed for each physician are only to be used as a guide…

The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

The Best In Organic SkinCare

At Starflower Essentials, we offer the finest in organic skin care. The focus is usually centered on our organic facial products but we do offer quite a bit more to our customers who are looking fo…