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Did you know that 92% of people fail or give up on their New year’s Resolutions? Only 8% of individuals stick with their routine; HOWEVER, even for those of us that are trying are hardest, sometimes, results are stagnant! Why are you still struggling with those extra pounds, or that …

Dr. Dariano, D.O. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis or plaque clogged arteries that restrict the blood flow in the heart. Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack: • …

Dr. Gil Y. Cortes, MD Melanoma is a cancer type that begins in the skin cells that create the pigment melanin. Melanoma usually manifests as a dark mole on the skin. However, it also rarely forms in other tissues, such as the eye or even intestines. The most noticeable sign …

More and more educated patients and healthcare providers are starting to incorporate GWAS (genome-wide association studies) to understand genetic complexes of diseases. There are several genetic mutations in SNPs, which are single nucleotide polymorphisms, and these give researchers and practitioners intricate detail on mutations such as cancer, diabetes, brain disorders …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Nonsurgical Option for Musculoskeletal Injuries According to the World Health Organization (WHO), musculoskeletal injuries are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability. Soft tissue injuries including tendon and ligament trauma account for 45% of all musculoskeletal injuries in the USA. For many years, …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery When sock lines or pant seams leave an indentation on ankles or calves, it’s not always caused by “normal” swelling. If  you’ve noticed that your legs feel swollen, its either from fluid retention or inflammation. Both of which need to be addressed by a medical …

Dawn, 58, enjoys walking on the beach and looking for seashells in her oceanfront community. It’s a relaxing way to spend her precious free time between working two jobs — as a nurse at a skilled care nursing home and as a home health care provider. One day recently, the …

Did you know that 80% of people will suffer from back pain at one point or another in their lives? If you see a spine surgeon, most likely you’ll be told you need to have surgery. However, many people find remarkable pain relief with regenerative medicine. Wouldn’t it make more …

Your heart works hard for you nonstop for your whole life. So, show it some love. Making small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your ticker. In addition to quitting smoking, and making heart-healthy eating changes, exercise is an effective lifestyle change keep your heart healthy. At …

According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 15.5 million Americans with a history of cancer who are alive today; 1.34 million of those survivors are here in Florida. The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in much better outcomes for patients; today …