Written by Patricia Spitzer, PA-C – In collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran According to the American Academy of Dermatology 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.  Roughly 3 million Americans are affected each year and that number has consistently been on the rise. In fact, skin …

People depend on their eyes to last a lifetime, and the Board-certified ophthalmologists of Lake Eye Associates are ready to assist with answers about a few disorders that become more common as everyone gets older. What Care is Needed for Aging Eyes? Once you reach age 60, it is highly …

Every woman desires tight, tone, wrinkle-free skin and wants to know how to get it. In Europe and other countries, more and more women have discovered a natural solution to reverse the signs of aging skin – live cells from from placenta membrane, and there are plenty of benefits that …

By Robert C. Goethe, MD Medical marijuana (cannabis) is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, being first legalized in California in 1996 and now available in 29 states. It’s becoming ever clearer to many physicians that it is a very effective medicine that can be used for chronic pain, …

The physical and mental decline that comes with the aging process affects everyone in a different way. Some seniors find it particularly difficult to cope with the limitations of age. As a result, they may turn to denial and refuse assistance from loved ones. Services that provide in-home care staff offer …

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and InterCommunity Cancer Center in Lady Lake, Fla., wants to remind everyone about the importance of protecting their skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun or other sources is the number one …

Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Forms of …

Autism is a complex, behaviorally defined disorder of the immature brain. Autism is not a disease but a syndrome with multiple non-genetic and genetic causes. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a broad spectrum of developmental disorders characterized by impairments in 3 behavioral domains: 1) Social interaction 2) Language, communication, and imaginative …

Immunotherapy, an approach to cancer treatment that uses the body’s natural defenses, has been around for decades; however, the early forms of this type of treatment were very toxic and did not result in the desired outcomes for most patients.  In the past 10 to 15 years, as researchers have …

By Walesby Vision Center Unlike orthoptics, which is a method to straighten the eyes muscularly, Vision Therapy is an entirely different treatment, which encompasses not only strengthening the eye muscles, but also improving visual perception, visual brain signaling, developing the ability to follow text efficiently, and hand-eye coordination.  While it does …