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By Dr. Prabin Mishra, MD, PhD Licensed Cosmetic and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine Some people are genetically predisposed to a “hooded” appearance to their upper eyelids, which typically gets worse with age, while others may develop fat-pads later in life due to aging. Bagging or droopy eyelids can occur on the lower eye area as well. In …

With summer around the corner, it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. The last thing you or your family needs is a painful or injured foot to ruin you long awaited vacation. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to prevent foot and ankle injuries while traveling. 1. Wear comfortable shoes while traveling, whether it’s for a long …

By Dr. Francis Ikeokwu Not all healthcare careers lead to patient care. If you have a passion for numbers, hospitals and other medical facilities need controllers, auditors and senior accounting directors to oversee the financial side. These positions require the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and a master’s degree. Why do these organizations want a CPA? It’s a widely-recognized and …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attack, heart failure; arrhythmia, among others. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, killing 357,761 men in 2019—that’s about 1 in every 4 male deaths. Heart disease is the …

Do you have the following symptoms? • Frequent urination at night • Frequent urination that often produces only a small amount of urine • Hesitant or interrupted urine stream • Leaking or dribbling urine • Sudden and urgent need to urinate • Weak urine stream • Feeling like the bladder is not completely empty after urinating • Occasional pain when …

Testicular cancer is rarely in the news, but it’s a health topic that all men, especially younger men, need to be aware of. Like many cancers, the sooner testicular cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat, and the cure rate for this form of cancer is extremely high — greater than 95 percent. The American Cancer Society estimates …

By James W. Mallonee Florida’s Trust Code has added new provisions by adding new statutory sections in an effort to prevent many trusts from moving out of state. It is called the Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act. The Act is found in Chapter 736, Part XIV of the Florida’s statutes. Some of the major changes are Definitions, Defaults, Rules, Co-Trustees, …

When tobacco users set out to quit using tobacco, they may be faced with the obstacle of weight gain. Although it is possible to gain weight when you quit, it is not inevitable. There are many things you can do to keep the weight gain in check. When an individual quits tobacco, there may be a slight change in metabolism …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD May is stroke awareness month. There are many actions we can take to impact the future of stroke but none greater than its prevention. Our emphasis must switch from the treatment of the disease to its prevention by promoting better health and well-being. Inflammation is our immune system’s response to attacks on the body by …

Quitting tobacco is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health.4 As soon as an individual quits, the body begins to heal3 however, the benefits of quitting are not limited to improvements in physical health – there are numerous psychological benefits as well. According to the British Medical Journal, smoking cessation is associated with reduced depression, …