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Skin cancer is a growing concern. Every hour a person dies of melanoma, and this year alone, over 76,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed. On average skin cancer screenings take about 10 minutes, which could potentially save your life. Skin cancers often occur on the face, around the eyes, ears, lips and on the nose. When dealing with …

Brush up on the Basics By the time you are done reading this article, several people in the United States are likely to have experienced a stroke. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Sadly, stroke is also a leading cause of serious long-term disability, …

Dr. Ralph Gonzalez, Neurologist, Provides Some Insight. What are some risk factors associated with stroke? • Overweight • Sedentary life • Binge Drinking • Diabetes • Smoking • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Family history of stroke • Cardiovascular diseases • Age – people above age 55 are at higher risk • Gender – men are at high …

A MD’s Guide BY STEPHEN MILEY, MD Let’s start with a known fact. All diets work and all diets fail. Why is that? To understand this, we must add another fact. Weight gain and obesity is a hormone problem. The main culprit is insulin. Hormones control every function in your body. You are literally on autopilot most of the day. …

By Katherine Hermes, SRQ Med Spa Many people take vitamins to improve their health, but the improved delivery of IV vitamins can have a multifold benefit on your physical fitness. IV vitamins improve your health, which in turn contributes to improvements in physical fitness. Vitamins such as vitamin C, B vitamins, and magnesium are important for energy production and muscle …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists With summer quickly approaching, many people will be spending more time outside while wearing sandals and open-toed shoes, and will invariably be subjected to increased sun exposure. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and over 5 million new diagnoses are made every year, according to the Centers for …

By Dr. Brandon Fuller As mental health issues have come to the forefront in recent years, many have sought more natural treatment options that don’t involve pharmaceuticals and their potentially harmful effects. Acupuncture has become a popular option for treating mental health issues, including depression. But does it work? Before we answer that question, let’s give a proper definition to …

Are senior living communities safe to live in? This question is often asked when considering residential options for oneself or a loved one. While senior living provides many lifestyle advantages, safety and security are among the most important.Retirement communities want their residents to live with maximum freedom and independence, and protecting personal safety is a big part of this. This …

An Alternative Therapy also Helps with Social Anxiety, OCD and Phobias In a series of ongoing randomized tests, Ketamine therapy has become more widely accepted for its capacity to revamp the brain’s depressive episodes rapidly. Over the past several years, many physicians have studied the effects of Ketamine on depressed patients including those with PTSD and bipolar disorder. A board-certified …

By Dr. Nashat Abualhaija, Ph.D., MSN, RN, Nursing Program Director at Hodges University When we need them, they are there. From that first breath to the last, they are there. Nurses are the professionals that patients interact with the most. Nurses provide the expert care that patients need and deserve, and that care extends to the patient’s family. As a …