Inflammation, a risk factor associated with age-related diseases

Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection. However, chronic inflammation that persists over time can contribute to the development of many age-related diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. Inflammation can also lead to visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, gray hair, and skin sagging. At Encompass […]

The Changes Our Body and Mind Undergo with Aging

Aging and its effect on cognitive ability Typically, our cognitive skills start to deteriorate in our 30s. With aging, retaining information, finding words, focusing, problem-solving, and juggling multiple tasks become increasingly challenging. As we advance in years, this drop in mental capacity may eventually result in dementia. The effects of aging on physical ability Physical […]

If you could turn back time, would you?

As healthcare providers, we are often asked by our patients, “If you could turn back time, would you?” It’s a question that prompts us to think about the choices we’ve made in our lives and whether we would change them if given the chance. While we can’t turn back time, there is a way to […]

Restore your cognitive performance today

As we age, our cognitive performance tends to decline. The ability to learn, think, and process information slows down, and we may find it harder to concentrate or remember things. Fortunately, there are ways to restore cognitive performance and improve overall well-being. At Encompass Healthcare, we offer a cutting-edge program that combines Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy […]

Know the Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Dr. Bruce Ruben of Encompass Healthcare & Wound Medicine in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield, Michigan, is one of the nation’s foremost experts on the medical power of HBOT—Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. “From my experience, hyperbaric oxygen therapy speeds up the healing process several times faster than a normal course of treatment,” Ruben explained. “HBOT […]