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As the clock strikes midnight, the air buzzes with promises of change, resolutions to embrace a fitter, more active lifestyle. New Year’s resolutions often orbit around the desire to feel healthier, energized, and active. While goals are set, the challenge lies in sustaining the enthusiasm and momentum beyond January. This is where the intersection of New Year’s resolutions, fitness aspirations, …

By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. If you are afflicted with a viral cold or even a flu – the illness is going to run its course, and the best you can do is to allow your body to eliminate the virus naturally and efficiently (i.e. poop it out, pee it out and sweat it out). This means that you should create …

By Andre Davies, M.D. The Mediterranean diet has gained significant popularity in recent years, and for good reason. As a board-certified physician in internal medicine and geriatrics, I work closely with my patients to make healthy dietary choices that will help them achieve their personal goals, be it weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, or even improved cognition. I have witnessed …

Proscan Women’s Imaging @ NCH has opened its newest facility to provide the most comprehensive imaging services to the women in our community. Our facility, located at 2320 Vanderbilt Beach Road, offers new state of the art equipment in a beautiful, serene setting with a team of compassionate professionals to care for the women in your life. We are pleased …

By Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an epidemic that causes blood flow to diminish and puts patients at high risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events due to narrowing of the arteries, atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque), and the risk of plaque sloughing off and creating clots. The advanced stages of PAD, which occludes …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist The eye, a marvel of intricate design, is susceptible to various conditions affecting its delicate structures. Among these, glaucoma and disorders of the retina, macula, vitreous, and related structures pose significant threats to vision. Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” manifests as increased pressure within the eye, damaging the optic …

Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” silently robs millions of individuals of their vision worldwide. January marks National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a crucial time to educate and raise awareness about this prevalent eye condition that affects over 70 million individuals worldwide. Glaucoma is not just one eye disease but a group of conditions that damage the …

It’s the new year, and most of us want to make changes and learn to stick to our resolutions for our health and fitness goals, but what about your annual appointments? Are you putting them off or ignoring them due to fears of the pandemic? This is a common concern for many patients, but one that purports more risk to …

By Gunnar Bergqvist, MD Rhinoplasty stems from the Latin words rhino (nose) and plasty (to form or shape). Rhinoplasties have a rich history in human culture. Originating as a punishment for theft in ancient Egypt in the form of rhinectomy, the reconstruction of noses truly began in 500 BC under Shushruta, a doctor credited to inventing the forehead flap. In …

Rachel Spencer, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology/Ear Nerd It’s important to test your hearing every year because hearing loss is often a gradual process. You may be struggling to hear, but since the day to day changes in your hearing are small, you might not recognize your hearing loss at first. In fact, your friends and family are more likely to …