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By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery When sock lines or pant seams leave an indentation on ankles or calves, it’s not always caused by “normal” swelling. If  you’ve noticed that your legs feel swollen, its either from fluid retention or inflammation. Both of which need to be addressed by a medical …

Dawn, 58, enjoys walking on the beach and looking for seashells in her oceanfront community. It’s a relaxing way to spend her precious free time between working two jobs — as a nurse at a skilled care nursing home and as a home health care provider. One day recently, the …

Did you know that 80% of people will suffer from back pain at one point or another in their lives? If you see a spine surgeon, most likely you’ll be told you need to have surgery. However, many people find remarkable pain relief with regenerative medicine. Wouldn’t it make more …

Your heart works hard for you nonstop for your whole life. So, show it some love. Making small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your ticker. In addition to quitting smoking, and making heart-healthy eating changes, exercise is an effective lifestyle change keep your heart healthy. At …

According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 15.5 million Americans with a history of cancer who are alive today; 1.34 million of those survivors are here in Florida. The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in much better outcomes for patients; today …

What if you develop sudden onset severe back pain, more unbearable than you ever imagined? If your pain is new or feels different from the chronic back pain you may already be experiencing – which is currently being treated with exercise, pain medicines, and injections – it is recommended that …

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, dedicated to helping people understand what glaucoma is, how to catch it before it causes serious vision damage, and the treatment options available for people with additional issues like cataracts. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve at …

After the holidays many people panic with buyer’s remorse, but it’s the perfect time to make your new resolutions and goals to better manage your budget, investments, and wealth. Perhaps you want to learn more about investing for retirement or wish to diversify your portfolio. Woodall and Associates are dedicated to …

In the United States alone, neuropathy affects nearly 20 million people. Neuropathy is typically associated with diabetes, as it’s common for nerve damage to have occurred in individuals with high glucose storage, but neuropathy can also be attributed to chemotherapy, injuries, autoimmune diseases, compressed spinal vertebrae, cholesterol medication side effects, a …

February is Heart Disease awareness month. Knowing more about the disease and how it can present, can save lives. Not uncommonly, heart disease can go undetected, especially when typical symptoms are not present. Warning signs can appear on your skin and nails, which is why your dermatologist may be the …