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By David Kosiorek, PA-C Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. While this diagnosis can be concerning, early detection and proper treatment lead to excellent outcomes for most patients. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team specializes in …

Many people believe that cognitive decline is an inevitability as we get older — or that dementia is just a normal part of aging. But in fact, while age is perhaps the most significant risk factor for cognitive decline, this isn’t the case for everyone. Many people stay sharp even …

Imagine this scenario: you’re going about your day when you suddenly notice a tight, uncomfortable feeling in the skin on your legs. It’s not pain, but rather a sensation that your skin is stretched and constricted. What could be causing this unsettling tightness? In many cases, this symptom may be …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …

By Hiep Nguyen, MD, FACS February marks American Heart Month, a time when we turn our attention to the organ that beats approximately 100,000 times each day, pumping life-sustaining blood throughout our bodies. As a cardiovascular surgeon, I’ve witnessed both the remarkable resilience of the human heart and the devastating …

By Ali Zarezadeh, MD – Spine Your spine is truly the backbone of your health, serving as the central pillar that supports your body, protects your spinal cord, and enables every movement you make. Despite its importance, many people take their spine for granted until pain strikes. At the UF …

By Allen T. Stanley, Practitioner At the forefront of innovative wellness technology, Keep Young Wellness Center proudly introduces the Theta Chamber, a groundbreaking therapeutic system that combines multiple healing modalities to promote deep relaxation, mental clarity, and overall well-being. This state-of-the-art chamber represents a significant advancement in non-invasive neural enhancement …

If you’re gearing up for New Year’s weight loss, better energy, faster recovery, and a libido that actually shows up when invited, peptides deserve your attention. At Recharge Clinic, peptides aren’t trendy supplements—they’re targeted medical tools designed to work with your biology, not against it. Peptides are short chains of …

February is Heart Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health. While many focus on diet, exercise, and blood pressure management, recent research suggests that heart health also plays a crucial role in hearing. The connection between cardiovascular conditions and hearing loss is becoming clearer, …

Contact lenses allow people to see with incredible clarity without the limitations of glasses. However, ongoing contact lens use can lead to minor complications like dry eye and eyelid inflammation to more serious ones, such as keratitis (infection) and corneal abrasion. That’s why regular contact lens check-ups are essential for …