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Learn the three key components of sustainable weight loss from a medical perspective. Dr. Chuck Osuagwu, MD, at Centerville Medical Center explains how to achieve lasting results.

Tired of chronic pain dictating your life? Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive way to "mute" your pain signals. Discover how this drug-free treatment works and whether it's the right step for your recovery.

Living well with diabetes requires learning how to perform a delicate balancing act. Although medications can help manage blood sugar, you can do plenty of other things to keep your levels in check, without drug therapy. 

Managing allergies is an ongoing process, and you can experience ups and downs as you try to find the best possible treatment. Here’s how to know if your allergy care isn’t delivering the best possible effects and how to respond.

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects millions of people worldwide. Finding ways to manage the condition can help you move through life with less joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Here are a few tips.

Spring is in the air, and for many of us, that means allergies are also in full swing. If you’re searching for a better way to manage the symptoms of spring allergies, we’re here to help with up-to-date, scientifically backed advice. 

Your annual wellness exam is an opportunity to gain insight into how well your body is currently functioning. It’s also a great opportunity to plan for your future. Here are five essential questions to ask during your next wellness visit.

Since 1964, February has been designated as American Heart Month to raise awareness of issues related to heart health. If you’re wondering how strong your heart is, here are five ways to measure and track your heart health.  

As we enter 2026, many of us are crafting New Year’s resolutions, and losing weight is on the top of many lists. You can, however, make many mistakes when embarking on a new weight loss journey. Here’s how to avoid the more common ones.

Few things matter more than good health. Without a healthy heart, your ability to play a meaningful role in the lives of loved ones is limited, and your quality of life suffers. Here’s how to give yourself the gift of heart health this year.

With the holiday season fast approaching, let’s look at ways to manage your diabetes during this year’s festivities. Staying on track with your blood sugar can help you enjoy this holiday season to the fullest.

Autumn is a time of transition, and as the weather cools and the leaves begin to change color, it’s also a great time to renew your efforts to manage your blood pressure. Here are some tips inspired by the seasonal changes around us.

You have a vast array of options when it comes to weight loss programs. Here’s why medically supervised weight loss at Centerville Medical Center is a proven way to shed excess pounds and maintain your results over time.

For people experiencing neuropathic pain, receiving a proper diagnosis is sometimes a challenge, and finding the right treatment path is also complicated. Calmare® Scrambler Therapy is an exciting option that offers a great deal of promise. 

Few things are more exciting than a summer vacation. If you live with diabetes, planning ahead can help you make the most of your all-too-rare downtime this summer. Here’s what you should know before you hit the road.

If your allergy medications barely scratch the surface of your symptoms, there’s more you can do. Immunotherapy trains your immune system to stop overreacting altogether, and for many patients, it’s a game-changer.

Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition of the nerves. Often developing in the hands or feet (peripheral refers to the exterior or extremities) but can develop in other areas of the body as well. The pain this condition causes, stems from false signals...

High blood pressure is a multifaceted condition that affects a significant amount of the population. The NIH estimates that around 31% of the global population suffers from high blood pressure, which is a staggering 1.3 billion people!

Osteoporosis has a literal translation, meaning bones with holes. This condition begins to set in when the body is deficient in minerals like calcium and cannot keep up with the demand for replacing cells to maintain strong and healthy bones.

The heart is often associated as being the source of emotions, but we sometimes forget just how important your heart is. Ensuring its proper and efficient function can have incredible benefits all throughout the body. Conversely...

Obesity and weight gain are one of the most widespread health concerns facing the United States with the National Institute of Health reporting trends from 2016 stating 36.5% of men and 40.8% of women being categorized as obese. Being overweight has...

Are you suffering from knee pain and think you might be developing knee arthritis? Otherwise known as knee osteoarthritis, it is one of the most prevalent forms of arthritis. Your knees are one of the body’s largest and most mobile joints. Pair that...

The flu is much closer to you and your home than you may think. While most of the recommendations for prevention should be practiced throughout the year, it’s more important right now to follow these steps to prevent sickness for not only you and your...

What you need to know about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is a lot, and it could save your life. Let’s Start with Some Facts and Stats More than 100 million adults in the US are living with diabetes or prediabetes according to a report from the CDC.