High blood sugar and cardiovascular disease have more in common than most people are aware. In our country nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. The …

While most people will have infrequent, abnormal heartbeats in their lifetime, some will experience a cardiac arrhythmia, a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm. Arrhythmias can be classified as too slow (bradycardia), too fast (tachycardia), too early (premature contraction), or irregular (fibrillation). Many cardiac …

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women …

Robert Martinez, DC When we hear about someone with fatty liver disease, immediately we assume they are heavy drinkers, but nearly 3 million individuals worldwide have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Due to inflammation, scarring of the liver, known as cirrhosis can occur. Once this happens, the disease is fatal. Unfortunately, …

November is National Healthy Skin Awareness Month. Because our skin is the largest organ throughout our bodies, taking care of it should be more of a priority than most individuals realize. Here in Florida, we’re blessed with gorgeous days, but we’re continually combating the sun’s aging effects. If you have …

The research community is constantly seeking new treatment options for diseases and medical conditions. To make sure new medications and devices are safe and effective, they are tested by volunteers in clinical trials at facilities like Meridien Research at 5411 Beaumont Center Blvd., #760, Tampa and 120 Medical Blvd., #103, Spring …

By Kriston J. Kent, M.D. Traditionally, the term “facelift” referred to a surgical procedure to correct sagging facial and neck tissues. More recently, with the rapidly advancing development of new rejuvenation modalities, facelift is most commonly used to refer to any procedure which addresses and improves facial aging. Likewise, it has …

Health insurance decisions can be confusing, frustrating and complex to navigate, with seemingly endless changes to policies and laws. Fortunately, there are agencies who care for your best interest and will work diligently to guide and properly inform you – agencies like Best Plan Choice, owned and led by Michael …

The people that we make the best connection with are usually those with common traits or similarities to us. When we feel comfortable with someone, we find communication is more natural and bonds are continuously built. At Seniors Helping Seniors, an in-home senior care service, their caregivers are seniors themselves, making …

November is here! The American Academy of Dermatology has declared November as National Healthy Skin Month to raise awareness about the importance of keeping skin healthy all year-round. The AAD encourages patients to schedule checkups with their dermatologist and to review their skincare routines. Because your skin is your body’s …