By Dan P. Montzka, M.D. May marks Stroke Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the importance of understanding strokes and their potential impact on various aspects of health, including vision. While strokes primarily affect the brain, their repercussions can extend to the eyes, often serving as early indicators or …

People can sometimes be hesitant to talk about their bowel movements with their doctors, but if you start to notice recurring urgency, abdominal pain, or canceling plans to avoid being stuck in an uncomfortable situation, you may want to speak up. Approximately 1.6 million Americans have Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), …

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Transportation is an important amenity offered in assisted living. Everyone still needs access to get to appointments, shopping for personal items or banking. Maintaining a feeling of independence is vital whether or not someone is still driving. Assisted living communities …

By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. The importance of proper retirement financial planning cannot be overstated, especially when considering its profound impact on mental health during the later stages of life. A well-structured retirement plan not only ensures financial security but also contributes significantly to overall well-being …

Mental health is a universal concern in today’s fast-paced world. The demands of work, family, and daily life often leave us feeling overwhelmed and depleted. Amidst the chaos, it is crucial to prioritize self-care to prevent burnout and maintain overall well-being. As we explore avenues for healing and restoration, let …

In the complex symphony of hormones orchestrating the human body’s functions, cortisol and testosterone play pivotal roles. While cortisol, often dubbed the “stress hormone,” prepares the body for fight or flight responses during stressful situations, testosterone, the quintessential male hormone, regulates various physiological processes, including muscle mass, bone density, and …

By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times …

OK. So here we are… five months into a new year. How are things working out for you? Did you set goals for making this year the best year ever? Did you have dreams and ambitions to make this year different? Did you plan on making things better? Well… how …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. When you are experiencing symptoms of stroke, minutes matter! There is a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can break through a blood clot, but not everyone with stroke …

By Dr. Nam Dinh, MD, FAAOS Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, arthritis can be particularly debilitating. However, it is possible to manage the condition and continue to live an …