By the audiologists at Winter Haven Audiology & Ridge Audiology — Kevin T. Barlow and Scheyere-Ann Moir “All things in moderation,” the saying goes, but can one have too much resilience? Looking back on such an unprecedented year, we’re not too sure about that. Like improved hearing, resilience can make …

Seeking Treatment is Critical, but You Should Not Settle on Just Anyone to Perform Your Kyphoplasty Kyphoplasty | Dr. Tien V Le | Dual Fellowship-Trained | Board-Certified Spinal Neurosurgeon Kyphosis is a hunching of the spine. The vertebrae in the back become narrowed and wedged due to fractures in the …

By Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Board-Certified Hair Restoration Physician It has been a stressful year, and the one thing we can probably all agree on is, we’re thankful that it is almost over. Between concern for our health and the health of our loved-ones, the stress has been …

Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG, FFPMRS Breast cancer survivors almost always suffer from prolonged side effects of estrogen deprivation, especially with vaginal dryness and consequently, decreased libido. Estrogen treatment is contraindicated in them. There is now a novel new therapy for both their pain with intercourses due to vaginal dryness. Vaginal …

Many people experience bone density loss from the effects of aging, injury or degenerative wear and tear, but for those that have undergone breast cancer treatment, bone loss is a common issue. This is also true for many other types of cancer. Chemotherapy drugs are known to reduce bone density, …

By Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH Depression is characterized by low mood lasting at least two weeks and is often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of hope, lack of interest in activities, and unexplained pain. Depression affects 1 in 5 people at some point in their lifetime. Some have periods of depression …

Every year, the month of November is recognized as National Hospice & Palliative Care Month to help raise awareness of the efforts of local hospice and palliative health care organizations. Gulfside Hospice has been Pasco County’s premier hospice of choice, serving residents for 30 years. As one of the few non-profit …

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes an overwhelming urge to move one’s legs and affects 5-10% of adults in the United States.1 It typically occurs in the evening or with relaxation. People who suffer from restless leg syndrome describe it as an irresistible urge to get up …

Are You Still Trying to Ignore Your Urinary Incontinence? Treatment Options That Work! By Parveen Vahora, M.D. If you have urinary incontinence, you are well aware of the dreaded, sneezing, coughing or laughing episodes. Leaking urine is not ideal to say the least, especially when it happens in public. What …

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more people dying of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colorectal and brain cancers combined. It is the second most common cancer in both men and women, …