If you are a man approaching middle age, make it a priority to get to know, love, and care for your prostate. Ignore this little organ at your peril! Roughly half the male population of North America and Western Europe will have enlarged prostates by their mid-50s. And prostate cancer …
Read More »Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecologic cancers, which impact a woman’s reproductive organs, pose a risk for all women. There are five different types of gynecologic cancer. These are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Each has distinct signs, symptoms and risk factors. Nearly 115,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with one of …
Read More »Tips for Making Your ‘Best Life’ Even Better By Optimizing For Your Health
As the seasons change, so does the rhythm of our daily lives. With school back in session and sports schedules in full swing, it can be easy to overlook your health. However, with cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s important to take care of yourself so that you …
Read More »Winter Haven Hospital Residency Program Graduates Inaugural Class
The graduates – the first set of resident physicians to graduate from the program – have spent the last three years learning about what it means to provide extraordinary care to the community. That’s meant rotating in various units, odd shifts and building connections with each other and in Polk …
Read More »Don’t Let Hair Loss Sneak Up on You
Chase It Away with Bauman Medical’s Detection and Treatment Tools by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever tried on a piece of clothing you haven’t worn in a while and been shocked that it doesn’t fit anymore? (Perhaps it shrank in the dryer?) Or maybe your car that’s …
Read More »Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis: Unmasking the Connection Between Skin and Joints
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is an often-misunderstood condition. PsA is a chronic and inflammatory form of arthritis that affects many individuals living with psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches. The intricate interplay between the skin and joints in this disease is a key focus. PsA can manifest in …
Read More »Finding Love and Joy in Assisted Living
By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison When most people think about assisted living, they have a preconceived idea of what it’s like. If they’ve never been to a community or haven’t visited in many years, they would most likely describe it as one of several ways: 1) it’s …
Read More »Understanding Deep Vein Reflux
Exploring the Role of Venography and Potential Benefits of Stent Intervention at Surgical Specialists of Ocala, P.A. By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS [Edin], FACS Deep vein reflux, a condition characterized by backward blood flow in the deep veins of the legs due to valve dysfunction, can have significant implications for …
Read More »WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF EYELID SURGERY?
Time, gravity and heredity can cause the skin around the eyes to droop, bag, sag or fold, sometimes creating vision problems, as well as a tired, haggard or even hostile appearance that doesn’t reflect a person’s true nature or mood. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common procedure …
Read More »Lasene Therapeutic Light Therapy: Illuminating the Path to Health and Well-being
Lasene represents an innovative advancement in Therapeutic Light Treatments, merging cutting-edge technology with proprietary treatment protocols to address chronic pain and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, executive function decline, and other neurological degenerative conditions. Through extensive research and development, Lasene has become …
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