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By Lucia Roca, DDS, MDS, Board Certified Periodontist It’s imperative to visit your dentist regularly to keep your teeth healthy. Many people overlook that keeping our gum (gingival) tissues healthy are just as essential. One of the common issues that hygienist and dentist see with their patients is over brushing. …

While more patients turn to medicinal marijuana, some still fear the stigma of yesteryear. It’s no secret that since the passage of Amendment 2, which legalized medical marijuana in Florida, droves of patients have sought relief from medical cannabis. The popularity of medical cannabis among seniors especially has surprised many. …

When your golf swing is lacking, it may be because of underlying mobility issues that are actually affecting your entire body. Whether impinged muscles, injury, stiffness or pain are limiting your range-of-motion, physical therapy will not only get you out of pain but can improve your golf game by increasing …

With weather approaching the upper 90’s and on some days, triple digits, the heat can be unbearable at times and downright dangerous, this is particularly the case when we factor in high levels of humidity. Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Are you noticing results from your fish oil supplement? If the answer is ‘no’, it may be that you are not be getting enough of the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids to make a difference. Please take a moment to go grab your fish oil supplement, if …

With summer in full swing, you may be headed outdoors to enjoy the weather or flocking to the beach for some fun in the water. Staying out of the sun can be tough, especially when you live in Ave Maria.  Whether you’re spending your time cheering on University athletics, splashing …

According to the American Cancer Society, there are an estimated 16 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today. If you are a survivor, you have come a long way since you were first diagnosed. With the help of your oncology team, your family and even your employer, there is a …

Glaucoma is a set of diseases in which fluid and pressure damage the eye’s optic nerve, the part of the eye responsible for sending information collected by the retina to the brain. When fluid produced by the eye fails to drain normally, it creates pressure inside the optic nerve, resulting in …

Provided by United Healthcare Numerous studies and statistics show Alzheimer’s and other related dementias are on the rise. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s latest figures, nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Experts estimate that an Alzheimer’s diagnosis will affect close to …

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD Ultraviolet, or UV rays, are part of the invisible energy that comes from the sun. UVA (aging) rays account for 95% of our sun exposure. They cause skin aging and contribute to skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate deeply into the skin layers, damaging collagen and …