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By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW Not all trauma is loud. Some of it is carried quietly. When most people think about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they picture panic attacks, flashbacks, emotional outbursts or someone who is visibly struggling. But trauma does not always present that way. Many people with PTSD are …

By The Vein Center of North Florida Spider veins and varicose veins are often dismissed as minor cosmetic nuisances, the faint blue webs behind a knee, or the bulging cords along a calf. Many people cover them up with pants or makeup and move on. But for a significant number …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common types of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team encounters this condition frequently and wants to ensure patients understand the importance of early detection and proper treatment. What …

For most people, plantar fasciitis improves with time and conservative care. But when heel pain persists despite physical therapy, orthotics or injections, additional options may be appropriate. Low-dose radiation therapy is a non-surgical treatment that may be considered in select cases of chronic plantar fasciitis to help reduce inflammation and …

By The Vein Center of North Florida Heat, humidity, and that achy, heavy feeling in your legs by 3 p.m.—if this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. Summer doesn’t just make you sweat more. It can make vein problems noticeably worse, especially once you hit your 40s, 50s, and beyond. …

July is National Ice Cream Month and honestly, who doesn’t love that? Whether you’re a chocolate fudge swirl loyalist or a pistachio purist, there’s something about a good scoop of ice cream that just makes everything better. And funny enough, I’ve been thinking lately about how hearing care has something …

By Pastor Tim Neptune In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in busyness and miss what truly matters. We only get one chance to make our mark in the world, so it is important that we make wise choices and build good habits that will help us …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW We live in a world that rarely slows down. Between packed schedules, constant notifications and the pressure to stay informed and connected, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Many of us move from one thing to the next without ever stopping to take a breath. There …

As temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Every year, our team at Quick Care Med sees a noticeable rise in patients dealing with heat exhaustion — a condition that’s preventable, treatable, and important not to ignore. Whether you’re working outdoors, exercising, or simply spending a long day …

Varicose veins and water retention are two conditions that often go together. Understanding their link is crucial, as addressing one can impact the other. The vein specialists at Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center in Orlando are here to explain how these conditions are intertwined and what you can do …