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• The Healthy Habits of Dr. Felix Torres

  Posted By Felix L. Torres, MD

  August 10, 2012

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  Dr. Felix Torres of North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Livingston has found a way to stay in shape—even after suffering a knee injury that developed into painful arthritis. He simply does what he can. Since his injury, Dr. Torres has found riding a bike difficult and running uncomfortable; ... Continue reading

• Botox©: More than Just a Temporary Wrinkle Fix at North Oaks Neurology Clinic

  August 10, 2012

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  In addition to smoothing out wrinkles, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botulinum Toxin injections, more commonly referred to as “Botox, ” as a treatment for some neurological conditions, including strokes, cerebral palsy, cervical dystonia and, most recently, chronic ... Continue reading

• Stand Up for Your Life

  Posted By William G. Plunkett, MD

  August 10, 2012

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  Several recent studies have concluded that excessive amounts of sitting can contribute to lethargy and send harmful signals to your body that cause the amount of glucose and fat burning in the body to shut down. According to the American Cancer Society study, women who reported more than 6 hours per ... Continue reading

• 3rd-Hand Smoke

  August 10, 2012

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  If you need another reason to quit smoking, consider how poisons clinging to fabric or hair may be risking your children’s health. A recent study by researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children describes the dangers of tobacco smoke that linger even after a cigarette is extinguished. ... Continue reading

• My Aching Head!

  August 10, 2012

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  Nearly everyone suffers from a headache at some point in life. But, there are different types of headaches, and knowing which sort you are suffering from could make coping with your pain easier. TENSION-TYPE About 78 percent of adults experience a tension-type headache, which is the most common form ... Continue reading