Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is the most common form of sexual dysfunction in women. HSDD occurs in men as well, but it is more prevalent in women. While HSDD affects one-third of females, it goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed far too often. HSDD inhibits a woman’s desire to have sex …

Discussing hospice can be a beneficial option at any stage of a life-limiting illness. Patients as well as their families benefit the most when they are supported by the hospice team with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support from their hospice team as early as possible. You or your loved one …

Even otherwise perfectly healthy eyes can be irregular in shape, meaning the eyeball, cornea or lens isn’t curved perfectly, which can affect how the cornea focuses light and create what we call refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). Astigmatism is an abnormal curvature of the cornea or lens. All …

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD Each year, more than four million new cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed in the United States each year. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequently occurring form of skin cancer and is closely followed by squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel Getting a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s can be devastating for a family. In the past people were just labeled “old” or “forgetful.” It wasn’t discussed much that I remember growing up, but a lot has changed. These days, dementia and Alzheimer’s is pretty …

Kathleen Inman never imagined herself going on a five-hour kayaking trip, completing 45 consecutive push-ups, or participating in CrossFit. The 63-year-old Leesburg resident credits her health to Total Nutrition and Therapeutics in  Lady Lake. Just three years ago, Kathleen was, in her own words, “on death’s doorstep.” She had endured …

RAO has long been a pioneer of state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, leading Central Florida with the most advanced equipment and procedures for greater accuracy, speed and peace of mind. We extend our commitment to women’s imaging by being the region’s one and only comprehensive services provider. Our mission to deliver unsurpassed …

Pain medications fool the body by binding to the opioid receptors in the brain, spine and other areas of the body. They don’t treat the health condition; they only mask the pain by disrupting the signals to the brain. Pain medications are one of the most highly addictive drugs available. There …

Do you have pain in your lower back that runs down one or both of your legs? You’re not alone! An estimated 3 million people in the United States suffer from this painful condition known as sciatica. This pain often comes on suddenly without warning, and the pain can be …

Today, there are so many advancements in dentistry that make getting your dental health issues taken care of— a breeze.  If you have dentures and over the years they’ve become loose, or are causing sore spots on your gums, it’s because they don’t fit properly any longer.  When teeth are missing, …