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By Dr. Tina Chandra If you could lose fat and gain muscle without working out and see results in around 2 months, would you do it? Is it possible? Is there techology that can sculpt the body and make us look better? It’s not a dream. The day has finally …

By Sharon A. Bassett Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to give your home a deep clean and prepare it for sale. Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or just want to freshen things up, spring cleaning and staging can help you attract potential …

Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of …

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS – The Vein Center of North Florida Venous insufficiency is a condition that affects the veins in the legs, causing them to become weak or damaged and unable to properly circulate blood back to the heart. This condition can lead to a range of symptoms …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your healthcare wishes known is a win for everyone involved in your care. That’s why during National Healthcare Decisions Month, healthcare organizations across the country highlight the importance of having advance directives. April 16 is celebrated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. This is …

Many people who experience tinnitus find it annoying, distracting, or even distressing. If there’s a problem, there has to be a cure, and we’re aiming to find it. Like many other conditions that affect the hearing, tinnitus can also affect your quality of life. Many people who have tinnitus claim …

Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? – Urgency to get to the restroom in time – Increased frequency of urination – Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate – Wearing adult protective undergarments or pads – Inability …

Esophageal cancer is rare, but for several reasons, it deserves our attention. Because it is usually diagnosed at later stages when it is more difficult to treat, about 20% of patients diagnosed with the disease will survive five years or more. Treatment and survival rates have improved in recent years. …

By The Vein Center of North Florida March is designated as DVT Awareness Month, and at The Vein Center of North Florida, our team of expert providers, led by Dr. Ravi Chandra, is dedicated to educating the public about this important issue. DVT is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition …

If you ask a man to make a list of things he least wants to do, going to the doctor is likely near the top. In fact, many men don’t even like talking about their health and some will avoid going to the doctor until their condition is so serious …