By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD It’s easy to get lost in the alphabet soup of the omega-3 fatty acid world. Acronyms like EPA, DHA, DPA, ALA, and SDA represent just a few of the members of the omega-3 family – and even that abbreviated list is enough to give consumers and …

In the U.S., nearly 1,500 people die each day from cancer. In the last 24 hours, 3400 people got word of a new cancer diagnosis. In 1900, 1 of every 33 deaths was due to cancer. In 2007, over 1 of every 4 deaths was due to cancer. North America’s …

Non Surgical Procedures Options To Relieve Pain By Physicians Rehabilitation Physicians Rehabilitation specializes in relieving knee, back, and neck pain through the least invasive non-surgical  methods known in the modern medical field. Physicians Rehabilitation physical therapists design a unique program for each patient that requires two or three sessions a week. …

Diet, exercise and getting recommended screenings are some of the ways to lessen your risk of cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, certain lifestyle choices can lessen the chances an individual has of developing cancer. However, even though most Americans know that choices such as quitting smoking, protecting …

Dr. Sivasekaran, MD Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States.  It affects nearly 50,000 Americans each year.  If caught early on, it can easily be treated.  Typically small polyps are the cause of colorectal cancer, as they tend to become cancerous rather quickly and …

We know that most diets don’t work, and so do you. With two-thirds of the adults in the United States overweight, and one-third of those classified as “obese,” it’s clear that what Americans have been doing to control their weight just isn’t working. Most diets involve eliminating certain foods or whole …

There are a few main factors that contribute to the topic of the elderly and their proper nutrition. 1.  Access to food 2.  Digestive health 3.  Food preference 4.  Monetary allocation 5.  General and oral health 6.  Malnutrition Many seniors are considered malnourished.  This is mainly related to the fact …

By Dr. Latif Hamed MD, FAAO, MBA For many people, Glaucoma means high eye pressure.  This is only partially true. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that leads to gradual loss of its nerve fibers that is often but not always associated with high pressure.  The eye, like …

By Vipul Patel, MD – Medical Oncologist at Florida Cancer Specialists As an oncologist, I know how a cancer diagnosis changes everything – not only for the patient, but also for his/her family and close friends. That is one reason why I want to spread the word that finding cancer at …

Do you want to experience the ultimate resort lifestyle, with sun-filled days and fun filled evenings?  Lakeside Landings has the answer.  With beautiful homes, peaceful surroundings and contemporary amenities, to maintenance-free living, it’s no wonder why more and more people are calling Lakeside Landings their hometown. Residents enjoy a massive …