By Peggy Demetriou ARNP, FNP-BC, Board Certified in Family Practice by the ANCC Can’t get past that two o’clock slump? Feel wiped out or wake up tired? Sounds like you are one of the many Americans suffering from fatigue.  Nearly all people get tired or overworked at some point. This …

IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX MEDICAL WORLD, HAVING ONE DOCTOR WHO KNOWS YOUR HEALTH HISTORY HAS BECOME HIGHLY IMPORTANT. ACCORDING TO Research that has been done by health journals, including Health Affairs, it was found that patients who have a primary care provider benefit from better management of chronic diseases, lower …

Outstanding eye care begins with timely service from caring, experienced professionals. Because demand for medical services in the region is high, especially among seniors, patients sometimes wait longer than they’d like to see a doctor. That’s why Lake Eye is thrilled to introduce two innovative young doctors to its healthcare …

Hemorrhoids have been the butt of jokes for many decades. All of us have seen the commercials selling the likes of hemorrhoid treatments such as creams, ointments, liniments, pads, soaks, pillows and wipes. I’ll bet you can even remember a party or two where these items were given as gag …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD If you stare at a computer screen all day, have reached the plus-55-years-old stage of life and have had a cataract operation, it’s likely you have all the makings of a serious dry eye problem. And you are not alone. Americans spend an astounding $3.8 billion on …

Ah, joints – they serve us dutifully, performing millions of actions over the years, until one day, one or more of them begin to hurt. The majority of the time the pain isn’t caused by anything serious, just simple wear and tear on the ligaments, bursae or tendons surrounding the …

With August here school will be starting in just a few short weeks. In fact, football practice has been in full swing since July. Protecting your kid entails many different aspects, but unfortunately, you can’t always control when things go wrong, accidents take place, or illness strikes. Keeping Teenagers Safe …

Gastroparesis, also known as GERD causes a delayed emptying of the stomach acids and food, which creates numerous symptoms, one included is acid reflux. Along with a great deal of discomfort and systemic health-related factors, what many people don’t realize is that acid reflux can adversely affect your teeth and …

By Dr. Paul Bruce Neuropathy is typically associated with diabetes, as it’s common for nerve damage to occur in individuals with high glucose storage, but neuropathy can also be attributed to chemotherapy, injuries, autoimmune diseases, compressed spinal vertebrae, cholesterol medication side effects, a build-up of toxins, and vascular disease. And …

Experiencing blurred vision? Over 20 million Americans have clouding of the natural lens, otherwise known as a cataract. Cataract surgery has advanced significantly over the past 10 years. Ocala Eye’s Surgery Center offers the most advanced technology including FEMTO Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery. In most cases, patients return to their …