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March is colorectal cancer awareness month, shining a spotlight on an insidious disease that will be diagnosed in an estimated 151,030 adults in the US this year.1 Sharon M, of Citrus County, recently went to the doctor for what she thought were hemorrhoids, only to find out that her discomfort …

Achilles Ruptures are more common in men then women and the typical age group that is affected is between the ages of 30-50. Some other risk factors include race, genetics, medical conditions, musculoskeletal disease, ankle and foot alignment (pronation/hyper-pronation), obesity, sports, exercise, medication and smoking. The Achilles tendon is the …

When it comes to preventing cancer, little things can make a big difference, especially when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and more than 600,000 will die of this disease. Research shows …

As the aging population of Americans grows, adjustments must be made to the way healthcare services are managed and provided. One of those major changes rolled out last year when Medicare allowed total knee replacement surgery to be eligible for payment in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting as of …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY In today’s ever-changing world, virtual reality, virtual training, virtual communication, etc have all become common place. This virtual technology also has made its mark in real estate and has proven to reduce 40% of wasteful real estate visits. For the seller and …

We know that athletic performance can be enhanced with rigorous training, and healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as eating well, getting high-quality sleep, and allowing the body a period of rest for muscle and tissue recovery. Researchers are finding that high levels of saturated oxygen is beneficial for athletic performance on …

By Ingrid Calliste, MD The fourth leading cause of kidney failure is called polycystic kidney disease and 600,000 people in the United State have the disorder. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) affects the kidneys with cysts that grow and are filled with fluid. These cysts can damage the kidneys, and essentially …

By Katie Keel, APRN-C Now that January is behind us it’s time to ask – did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions? About 50% of adults in the US make New Year’s Resolutions but fewer than 10% actually keep them. If you were one of the 90% of those who …

With stress, sitting at a computer for lengthy periods, and overzealous workouts or daily chores, our joints and muscles are often susceptible to tightness, shortening, and becoming extremely painful and sore. Instead of relying on pain medications, which are not good for your overall health, there are alternative, natural solutions …

Hammertoes are most frequently caused by structural problems in the toe or from wearing poor fitting shoes.  It causes the middle joint to bend.  Hammertoe is most frequently caused by structural problems in the toe or from wearing poor fitting shoes.  It is important to diagnose and treat hammertoe early …