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It’s that time of year: fresh starts, new beginnings, resolutions made. With a New Year comes that feeling that we can begin new habits. Certainly, after the endless slog of pandemic concerns, we’ve earned a moment to take a deep breath and relax. No, the pandemic isn’t over, but we’re …

Why Would We Need Growth Hormone Treatment? Our bodies naturally produce human growth hormone (HGH) in the pituitary gland within the brain. Although the primary goal of HGH is to promote healthy growth in adolescence, it’s critical to maintain HGH levels into adulthood. As we age, the decline in HGH …

It’s the New Year, and many people are asking “What resolutions did you make?” The truth is, only 8% of those individuals stick with their resolutions. What can you do to make a difference in your life? Perhaps it’s not the same old wish list of losing weight or upping …

Dr. José F. Lázaro has been practicing oral surgery for over 30 years. His expertise and attention to detail set him apart and leave his patients and peers with the highest regard for his skills and knowledge. Dr. Lazaro also has ties to training and educating peers as a key …

By Dr. Jaime Kulaga As the calendar rolls into the next year, many of us begin thinking about new goals, directions and visions for our personal and professional lives. Here are 5 ways to set yourself up for a successful new year: 1. Set SMART Goals The acronym SMART stands …

During sleep, our body and brain goes through an intense and critical “housecleaning” process. This includes memory restoration, muscle repair, and immune system modulation, to name a few. During the night, we go in and out of sleep stages. Deep sleep, known as REM (rapid eye movement), is the final …

It’s hard to believe that it will soon be 2022. While many of us are looking forward to waving goodbye to 2021, there are things that you can and should do now to prepare for the new year ahead. Start scheduling your medical appointments now. Florida is booming, and with …

By Rajiv K. Sharma, M.D. Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death. In medical care, cardiac risk stratification is essential. Understanding your risk level is imperative to making sure you are receiving appropriate risk reducing therapies, diagnostic testing, and furthermore allows individuals to be informed about …

Whether it’s for you or someone you love, facial plastics and aesthetic procedures can improve confidence, motivation, and well-being. Age, stress, toxins, overindulging, getting off track on your fitness journey—These things can contribute to us not feeling so good about ourselves. If you are concerned about the appearance of dull …

The Answer is—a resounding YES, you need sunscreen. One in five people develop skin cancer, and it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. The reason we hear so much advice on wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and avoiding over sun exposure between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, is due in …