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By Richard S. Benjamin, DPM – The heel bone is the largest of the 26 bones in the human foot, which also has 33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Like all bones, it is subject to outside influences that can affect its integrity …

Does your dentist know which medications you are taking? Are they causing your dry mouth and other oral concerns? Chronic dry mouth is a common problem that affects about 25% of all adults. It is not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of …

Well, Bruce Hancock, a Certified Pedorthist, would like to explain how he can help, with little to no out of pocket cost to you… By Bruce Hancock, Certified Pedorthist – In 1995, Congress amended Medicare statutes to provide reimbursement for shoes and orthotics for people who suffer from diabetes under …

By Jodi Thomas – I have a confession to make.  When I first see Christmas decorations at the beginning of November, I feel a wave of anxiety come over me. Some of you think that’s crazy.  For you, Christmas is truly “the most wonderful time of the year.”  Like my …

By Michelle VanOstran – Since I work in the healthcare field, I have done considerable research on the newest fitness movement….CrossFit training.  I knew that the results from CrossFit seemed incredible but I was intimidated by the pictures and stereotypes of these elite athletes that looked like they stepped right …

Diabetes can affect many major organs in your body, which can lead to an array of serious complications when left untreated. These medical problems include cardiovascular disease (CVD), or heart disease, including peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke. The following statistics speak loud and clear that there is a strong …

They are the “after hours” of health care – the weekends and  evenings  when  your regular doctor’s office is closed and a trip to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Perhaps you suffered a minor cut or injury from a fall and you don’t want to wait all night or all …

Mid Florida Eye Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Shawn C. Wilker, a nationally renowned board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and retina specialist. Dr. Wilker joins Dr. Ray D. Maizel, Lake County’s first retina specialist and a leader in the science and technology of retinal care. Together, the two …

By Village Dental – More than 26 million U.S. adults have diabetes. However, as much as 20 percent of these cases go undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Allowing the condition to progress untreated may lead to a lower quality of life and other health complications. Oral complications are …

It’s no secret that obesity and type 2 diabetes go hand and hand, and sadly our communities are seeing a dramatic rise in both areas.  To combat the growing health concern local physicians are using a new weight loss program to help patients not only manage their chronic illness, but …