By: Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W., Member AFA Mental Health Advisory Council

By: Patricia Mendell, L.C.S.W., Member AFA Mental Health Advisory Council

There are many myths about fertility.  Almost everyone knows someone who wasn’t getting pregnant but then did and is convinced it was due to the actions that they took.  So what should one believe? Continue reading Top Ten Fertility Myths

Cynthia Matossian, MD FACS

Modern cataract surgery almost always involves implantation of a permanent vision-restoring artificial lens implant.

For many years the goal of cataract surgery was to simply restore blurred vision caused by the cataract. Having to wear glasses was inevitable following cataract surgery. Implant lens design has greatly advanced in recent times. Today, with new technology implants, also called presbyopia correcting implants, cataract treatment has moved beyond just restoring vision loss. Today’s lens implants offer the ability to reduce dependency on glasses for everyday visual tasks such as reading, working on a computer or playing golf. Continue reading Premium Eye Implants: Are They For You?

Dr. Sharon Gertzman

For many years there have been various methods of skin tightening available that have shown little to no results. Common brand names are Thermage, Affirm, and Titan. While the technology has always intrigued me, the process is known to be quite painful, expensive and result in little to no visible improvement in as much as 70% of the patients treated. I have always thought that this was a procedure that, once perfected, would be phenomenal. Finally, a company has perfected it! Continue reading Finally Skin Tightening That Works!

Terri Petry, Publisher

The world’s gone crazy. Our local community isn’t far behind.  Take a look at the Mercer County Woman (MCW ) calendar for September & October. I think every organization in Mercer County is having an event, fundraiser or meeting in September & October! Continue reading Publisher’s Note, Sept/Oct MCW