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Here’s the truth most patients aren’t told: by the time symptoms show up, your body has often been off track for months—or longer. Fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep—these are late signals. The real story starts long before that, and it’s written in your labs. At Recharge Clinic, the …

By Brent Compton, MD If you or a loved one lives with diabetes, you may be all too familiar with the relentless burning, tingling, and numbness that can accompany diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). For millions of Americans, this chronic nerve condition is not just uncomfortable — it is life-altering. It …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune In our fast-paced culture, calendars overflow, to-do lists never end, and we race from one commitment to the next. We long for week-ends only to collapse before Monday’s demands return. Many of us live as prisoners of the clock, pushing ourselves to burnout. But what if …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. When you are experiencing symptoms of stroke, minutes matter! There is a medication called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can break through a blood clot, but not everyone with stroke …

By Mohammed Elamir, MD, FACP We’ve all experienced some of the more unpleasant side effects of aging: Forgetting the name of a song, groaning when we bend over to pick up an object, or struggling to keep up with the kids or grandkids. As we age, maintaining brain health, mobility, …

Eye allergies develop when the eyes produce extra histamines to fight off an irritant, resulting in red, swollen, watery eyes that can burn, itch, and produce clear discharge. However, each individual’s reaction level is different depending on how sensitive they are to each allergen. Here are some common causes of …

Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …

For the last 16 years, Patrick Smith has served Clermont as a local estate planning attorney and occasional radio guest host. It’s the last year, though, that has brought his knowledge and outreach to the entire state and across the country — this time returning as host of his own …

Recent news surrounding Donald Trump’s chronic vein insufficiency diagnosis has brought increased attention to the condition. While the headlines focus on a prominent public figure, the condition itself is common, particularly among older adults. What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when veins in the legs can …

Every April, Stress Awareness Month offers a timely reminder that stress is not just an emotional experience — it is a whole-body health concern. From racing thoughts and sleepless nights to headaches and high blood pressure, the physical toll of chronic stress is real and measurable. At UF Health Medical …