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How Summer Heat Can Worsen Your Neck and Back Pain

Neck and Back Pain

By Ali Zarezadeh, MD Summer brings sunshine, outdoor activities and unfortunately for many, an increase in neck and back pain. While most people associate seasonal pain with winter’s cold and dampness, the reality is that hot weather can significantly impact spinal health in ways that often go unrecognized. Understanding these …

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Innovative Therapies Group: Get Back to Playing Golf & Break Free From Pain

Innovative Therapies

When your golf swing is lacking, it may be because of underlying mobility issues that are actually. affecting your entire body. Whether impinged muscles, injury, stiffness or pain are limiting your range-of-motion, physical therapy will not only get you out of pain but can improve your golf game by increasing …

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Dispelling Hospice Care Myths

Hospice Care

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Unfortunately, there are misguided notions about what hospice is and many myths continue to surface. Here we seek to help you better understand hospice care and dispel some of the common myths so that you and your loved ones can make better informed decisions …

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Understanding Interventional Pain Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Pain Relief

Pain Management

By Brent Compton, MD Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. While traditional pain management strategies, such as medication and physical therapy, can provide relief, interventional pain management offers a more targeted and minimally invasive approach to addressing the …

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Understanding the Hidden Risk Factor: How Lipoprotein(a) Impacts Stroke and Heart Disease

Lipoprotein(a)

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. While most people are familiar with traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, there’s a lesser-known but equally important factor that could be silently increasing your cardiovascular risk: Lipoprotein(a), …

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Beyond the Buzz: Alcohol-Related Cancer Risk.

Alcohol-Related Cancer

Most people are aware that “binge drinking” or having too much alcohol in a brief period can cause alcohol poisoning and be deadly. With the average calorie count in a standard drink ranging from 90 to 200 calories, it’s a well-known contributor to weight gain. Yet, research confirms that less …

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Reclaiming Your Prime: A Complete Guide to Men’s Health This June

Complete Guide to Men's Health

By Gene Turner, MD, FAARFM June is Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging men to take proactive steps toward optimal wellness. While men are statistically less likely to visit healthcare providers regularly, the reality is that many common health concerns can …

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10 Summer Health Tips for Holistic Living in Florida’s Heat

Summer Health Tips

By Jessica Howington, APRN The summer sun beckons in Florida, bringing both beautiful beach days and challenging heat. Here are ten essential tips to help you maintain holistic wellness during the Sunshine State’s most intense season. Stay Hydrated with Intention Florida’s summer heat can quickly deplete your body’s water reserves. …

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Elevate Your Health: Elite Medical Celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Physical Fitness and Sports

June marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a time when Elite Medical emphasizes the vital connection between regular physical activity and overall wellness. As healthcare providers committed to comprehensive patient care, we recognize that exercise is not just a recreational activity but a fundamental component of preventive medicine and …

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