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Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. You’re probably familiar with hearing protection for activities like football games, hunting, or even mowing the lawn. But there’s another method of protecting your hearing that might surprise you — maintaining your heart health. How are they connected? Simply put, the better your blood flow, the …

We talk to Dr. Harrison Bush to find out more about her role at Reliance Medical Centers and how her position will lead to better healthcare and wellness for older adults. Q: “What is your title and role at Reliance?” A: “I have two primary functions with Reliance as the …

By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Hair loss is commonly listed among the most feared symptoms of aging. Men and women are often so attached to their locks that they will go to great lengths to keep it for as long as possible. While you may find yourself one of …

By: Chaas Gantt and Maria Gantt Unfortunately, we all know someone that has been diagnosed or has a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). More than 30 million Americans suffer from some type of dementia. It is estimated a total cost of $290 billion dollars will go towards healthcare for …

Since 1995 the aesthetics’ industry has been using lasers for the removal of unwanted body hair. The process of laser hair removal continues to improve. The latest technology was released a few months ago and it’s a game changer. Meet the Splendor X by Lumenis. As you might know, laser …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a very personal issue with me because I am a 7-year survivor of breast cancer. October is also the month of my cancer diagnosis.  Every anniversary of my diagnosis is a reason to celebrate. Each year that I am able to …

TubcuT® has the Answers Whether from injury or aging, getting in and out of a bathtub can be challenging. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a bathroom renovation, you can easily convert your tub into a walk-in shower with the TubcuT® Company. The TubcuT® is the original tub to …

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and Lake Wales Medical Center are now in the AdventHealth family and backed by the #1 hospital in the state. AdventHealth is already a familiar name to many Central Floridians as a medical mainstay and one of the largest faith-based health systems in the …

When you, your child, or a loved one has fever, sprains an ankle, gets an ear infection or gets overheated, it can be quite challenging to get a same-day appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room may not always the best choice. Choosing between an ER and …

The art of enhancing masculine features without the appearance of wearing makeup Who said that the use of cosmetics and/or having facial cosmetic treatments is something exclusively reserved for women? It is natural for men and women to want to look their best by taking care of ourselves in every …