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T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC John F. Kennedy once said, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.”  This statement holds true when we focus on many of the issues in life, especially our health.  Some of the most common cardiac risk symptoms are often overlooked.  Ideally, individuals …

June marks Men’s Health Month, a national observance focused on encouraging men to prioritize their physical well-being through prevention, early detection and treatment of health issues. The orthopaedic specialists at UF Health offer valuable insights for men looking to maintain optimal physical health while avoiding common sports-related injuries. Building a …

Give the Gift of Hair Restoration (and Secrecy) This Mother’s Day by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Having worked in the realm of hair restoration for some time, I understand there’s still a bit of stigma that comes with hair loss. It can feel like a multitude of things. Despite …

In a groundbreaking approach to combating one of medicine’s most challenging diseases, Renstar Medical Research is spearheading clinical trials that could fundamentally change how we address Alzheimer’s disease. Rather than focusing solely on treating symptoms after they appear, the TRAILRUNNER-ALZ 3 Study takes a revolutionary preventative approach by targeting the …

Each May, we celebrate Better Hearing Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about hearing loss and encouraging people to take a proactive approach to their hearing health. As an audiologist, I couldn’t be more excited about this annual reminder—because hearing is one of our most powerful connections to the …

Varicose veins are one of the most common vascular conditions in the United States — and while they can affect people of all ages, the risk increases significantly as we grow older. Whether you’re in your 40s noticing the first signs or well into your senior years and wondering if …

Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …

By Brent Compton, MD Chronic pain originating from the sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequently overlooked yet significant cause of lower back and buttock discomfort, affecting millions of Americans each year. At Interventional Pain Institute, our specialists understand how debilitating SI joint dysfunction can be — and how profoundly it …

“Just relax.” Well, it’s easier said than done. You can only take so many deep breaths without feeling any sort of relief. And while you as a whole are feeling the brunt of it, your scalp and hair aren’t immune to the impacts of stress. Of course, a damaged scalp …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC In our social culture, drinking with family and friends is common for celebrating special occasions and in some instances coping with life. Drinking alcohol has become extremely accepted in our society, and with that acceptance and desensitization of the harmful effects, comes a lot more alcohol …