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By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD Each year, more than four million new cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed in the United States each year. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequently occurring form of skin cancer and is closely followed by squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel Getting a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s can be devastating for a family. In the past people were just labeled “old” or “forgetful.” It wasn’t discussed much that I remember growing up, but a lot has changed. These days, dementia and Alzheimer’s is pretty …

Kathleen Inman never imagined herself going on a five-hour kayaking trip, completing 45 consecutive push-ups, or participating in CrossFit. The 63-year-old Leesburg resident credits her health to Total Nutrition and Therapeutics in  Lady Lake. Just three years ago, Kathleen was, in her own words, “on death’s doorstep.” She had endured …

Pain medications fool the body by binding to the opioid receptors in the brain, spine and other areas of the body. They don’t treat the health condition; they only mask the pain by disrupting the signals to the brain. Pain medications are one of the most highly addictive drugs available. There …

Today, there are so many advancements in dentistry that make getting your dental health issues taken care of— a breeze.  If you have dentures and over the years they’ve become loose, or are causing sore spots on your gums, it’s because they don’t fit properly any longer.  When teeth are missing, …

Selecting an assisted living community can be a daunting task. Much like finding the perfect house, choosing the right assisted living residence requires a thorough inventory of your loved one’s wants and needs, doing research, taking tours, and asking for guidance along the way. Today’s assisted living communities often offer residents …

As we age, many people find it more difficult to get around and maneuver their way throughout their daily activities. Perhaps you’re worried about tripping over uneven pavement or flooring. Maybe you are already using a cane or walker, but still feel apprehensive about your stability, or maybe you have …

As if having dry, scratchy eyes wasn’t enough, it is often accompanied by a condition called blepharitis, a chronic, inflammatory disease of the eyelids in which bacteria overgrow and colonize along the inner lids and eyelashes. Blepharitis can come with one or more symptoms, including eye dryness, dandruff-like flakes on the …

As men age, they often experience issues with their urological health. One such issue is trouble with urination caused by a condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). During the life of a male, the prostate goes through two main growth phases. The first is during puberty when the prostate nearly doubles …

When it comes to treating cancer, the earlier the cancer can be found, the better. The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, many times before any symptoms are present. With all types of …