Ocala

By Dr. Cesar Reategui-Sanchez, Colorectal Surgery | UF Health Your digestive system is one of the most complex and communicative systems in your body. From occasional bloating after a big meal to the discomfort of acid reflux, many gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are easy to brush off as minor nuisances. But …

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 …

By Gene Turner, MD, FAARFM Every May, National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month shines a spotlight on one of the most common yet underdiagnosed conditions affecting older adults. At Mid-Florida Age Management, we believe that protecting your bones is one of the most important investments you can make in your …

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, …

The pain pandemic continues to affect joints worldwide, with over 500 million people impacted by osteoarthritis (OA). Joint pain fundamentally alters how people feel and function in daily life, but fortunately, numerous non-medication support options exist. When experiencing pain, exercise might seem counterintuitive. However, as Professor Helen French emphasizes, “exercise …

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 …

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 …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. While this diagnosis can be concerning, early detection and proper treatment lead to excellent outcomes for most patients. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team specializes in …