Gentlemen, it’s time to face the facts: life can take a toll on your testosterone levels. As we age, those youthful energy levels, rock-solid muscle mass, and even your once-fiery libido can start to fizzle out. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. At Recharge Clinic, we’ve …
Read More »Flight Guidelines Post-Vein Treatment: When Is It Safe to Fly?
How Soon Can You Fly After Vein Treatment? Traveling after vein treatment can raise concerns about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially serious complication. The prolonged sitting involved in flying or long car rides can impair venous flow in the legs, which is already a risk factor for DVT. When …
Read More »Talk Turkey and Your Family’s Health History This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with loved ones, express gratitude and enjoy a festive meal. This year, November 28 is also designated as National Family Health History Day. The U.S. surgeon general encourages families to take advantage of this time together to talk about health issues that may …
Read More »Medicare Advantage: A Powerful Ally in Managing Diabetes
Take Control of Your Diabetes with Medicare Advantage Living with diabetes can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive support designed to help you manage your diabetes and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Why Choose Medicare Advantage for Diabetes Care? Medicare …
Read More »PREVENTING DIABETIC EYE DISEASE WITH DIABETIC EYE EXAMS
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, drawing into focus how diabetes impacts the risk of developing certain eye diseases. Understanding these risks and being proactive in your own care can make a big difference in preventing, delaying and managing diabetic eye disease. First, let’s look at the various eye …
Read More »Tis’ the Season for Gifting
Often times it may not feel like the holiday season with Florida’s toasty temperatures, but don’t be fooled. The holidays are here! There’s an undeniable sense of anticipation in the air, as many of us are looking forward to reconnecting with friends and family. With Christmas 2024 just around the …
Read More »American Diabetes Month: Addressing the Rising Epidemic
November marks American Diabetes Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about a condition that has reached epidemic pro-portions in the United States. With rates of diabetes skyrocketing over the past few decades, it’s more important than ever to understand the causes, consequences, and potential treatments for this chronic disease. …
Read More »ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS IN ASSISTED LIVING
By Janice Martin, owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Inc. Making the decision to move to assisted living is difficult. There is no denying it’s life changing. One of the questions I frequently hear is, “when will I know it’s time?” Although you may know in your heart that …
Read More »Interventional Pain management is well beyond medication management alone
By Brent Compton, MD Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. While traditional pain management strategies, such as medication and physical therapy, can provide relief, interventional pain management offers a more targeted and minimally invasive approach to addressing the …
Read More »Developing Discipline
Here’s a question for you: What is one thing in your life that you are not doing, that if you started doing on a regular basis would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Here’s a follow-up question: why are you not doing it? Answer: most of us are …
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