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By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT Primary care physicians often refer patients with bladder control issues to urologists. For issues like urine leakage, frequent urination, constipation or painful urination, urologists can recommend prescription medications or even surgery to relieve the problem. However, there may be a non-surgical, non-drug option to consider – physical therapy. November is Bladder Health Month, and FYZICAL …

On November 19th of this year Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) will celebrate another Great American Smokeout®, a national holiday hosted by the American Cancer Society that provides an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives: not just for a day, but year round. The Great American Smokeout® also provides an opportunity for individuals, …

By James W. Mallonee In the last six months there have been many situations involving families who have come to this author’s office to ask what to do when one of their loved ones has succumbed to the COVID virus without any instructions on how to handle their estate or health needs. This is a recurring real-life problem, but the …

The second most common form of cancer in both men and women is lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer (both small cell and non-small cell) is the second most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer).1 In men, prostate cancer is more common, while in women breast cancer is more common.1 Despite …

Dr. Estuardo Aroca | Millennium Physician Group About Diabetes Over 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and 84 million are considered prediabetic. That’s one-third of the US population affected by this metabolic disease! There are two primary forms of the disease, known as type I and II; while both are equally dangerous, type II is, the most common …

Technology leaders in eye care, Quigley Eye Specialists, is one of the nation’s leading multispecialty ophthalmology practices specializing in cataracts, laser cataract surgery, glaucoma, LASIK, dry eye, eyelid surgery, retinal issues, corneal conditions, and routine eye care. They recently added an aesthetic and cosmetic center aptly referred to as “The Q” to their 14 eye care locations and numerous specialties …

Many people have been under a great deal of stress recently. With all of the adverse health disorders associated with psychological stress and anxiety, people often overlook the impact that stress can have on the skin. Recent research has confirmed skin is both an immediate stress perceiver and a target of stress responses.1 As the largest organ of the body, …

Dr. Estevan Del Castillo Encourages an All-Encompassing Activity That Has Multiple Benefits Obesity is an epidemic in our country. As a result, more than 2.8 million people die from the ramifications of being overweight. Sadly, it’s not just affecting adults; the statistics are also increasing in young children and teens. The majority of Americans live sedentary lives; we sit in …

As an athlete you have dedicated many hours to your sport and when an injury occurs many continue to play despite the presence of pain. Unfortunately, playing through an injury can make treatment and recovery more difficult as well lead to lifelong complications. To ensure proper recovery it is imperative that athletes seek a prompt diagnose so an appropriate treatment …

By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT Physical therapists examine patients and develop treatment plans to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function and prevent disability. That’s the job description straight from the American Physical Therapy Association. For individuals who have suffered an injury, either through sports, a vehicle accident or fall, physical therapy is an extremely important …