By Dr. Tina Chandra For many people, the jaw is a silent source of suffering. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder — commonly known as TMJ — affects millions of adults, causing chronic pain, headaches, facial tension, and disrupted sleep. At the same time, concerns about facial aging, loss of muscle tone, and …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. There are Several Different Types of Strokes: • Hemorrhagic strokes are when a damaged blood vessel begins to …

By Gene Turner, MD, FAARFM Mid-Florida Age Management are highlighting breakthrough treatments that are changing lives for the millions of Americans living with this challenging condition. Among these innovations, Omniwave shockwave therapy is emerging as a game-changer for patients seeking relief from arthritis pain and improved mobility without invasive procedures. …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common types of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team encounters this condition frequently and wants to ensure patients understand the importance of early detection and proper treatment. What …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look …

What if the Biggest Medical Myth is that you cannot get healthy, must live with pain, and have no choice? By William J. Cole Jr., DO, FAASCP, FAOBPMR Before you read another medical advertisement, accept another prescription, schedule another procedure, or surrender to another surgery, I want you to do …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women today, with approximately 1 in 8 women developing the disease the disease during their lifetime. As a physician, I cannot emphasize enough the critical importance of understanding your personal risk factors and taking proactive steps …

A Physical Therapy Method has Helped Countless Individuals Find Restoration At least 50 percent of the U.S. population will develop a balance issue, at some point in their lives. Balance disorders typically happen to the aging population, between the ages of 50 to 75, and most of these are related …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County The loss of a loved one often brings both grief and depression. What’s the difference or are they one and the same emotion? The Hospice Foundation of America defines grief as a reaction to loss. It is comprised of all the reactions you are …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is one of the methods used to increase oxygen throughout the tissues cells to destroy anaerobic bacteria, which cannot exist in an oxygenated area. It is also touted as having the ability to improve immune function and repair damaged tissues. Many researchers purport that HBOT can …