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 …

Research has shown what most of us already intuitively know: After your 20s, it gets difficult to make friends, let alone find someone to date and/or marry. This issue usually gets tougher as we age. Although perceptions are slowly but surely changing, most of our culture and social activities are …

By Dr. Tina Chandra For many people, the jaw is a silent source of suffering. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder — commonly known as TMJ — affects millions of adults, causing chronic pain, headaches, facial tension, and disrupted sleep. At the same time, concerns about facial aging, loss of muscle tone, and …

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 …

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS [Edin], FACS For many patients living with knee osteoarthritis, the prospect of knee replacement surgery can feel overwhelming — or simply may not be an option. At Surgical Specialists of Ocala, we are proud to offer these patients a new path forward through a clinical …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County May is Mental Health Awareness Month which is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health issues, promoting understanding and support. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being, encouraging open conversations and advocating for accessible resources and treatment. It’s also …

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies from one. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the country and a leading cause of long-term disability — and yet, up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. More importantly, when a …

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 …

By Dr. Cesar Reategui-Sanchez, Colorectal Surgery | UF Health Your digestive system is one of the most complex and communicative systems in your body. From occasional bloating after a big meal to the discomfort of acid reflux, many gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are easy to brush off as minor nuisances. But …