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By Dr. Alan Brown When patients receive a cancer diagnosis, they typically ask how it developed. Pinpointing a cause can be difficult. Risk factors for head and neck cancer can often be attributed to use of tobacco products and alcohol, viral infections, genetics or exposure to occupational hazards like sawdust, asbestos or radiation, among other factors. April is Head and …

It’s been a while since you took your last college class. You’re so close to earning your bachelor’s degree, but life got in the way and you had to put that plan on hold. You have that thought in the back of your head that someday, you’ll go back to school and finish what you started. You can join hundreds …

By Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose & Throat What Is a Balance Disorder? Your sense of balance is critically important to help prevent falls and injury. A balance disorder affects your body’s ability to hold an upright, safe position and is often experienced as dizziness and vertigo. Dizziness is a feeling of being unsteady or having a distorted sense of …

Early patient-centered care for screening and prevention is crucial to maintain positive health outcomes. It is important to address women’s health in a comprehensive, personalized manner, so that the care is focused on the individual patient, her risk, and her needs. “I want to engage women in their care and be empowered to live long and healthy lives. My goal …

ALCOHOL’S NEGATIVE EFFECTS Alcohol is a widely consumed beverage, with social and cultural significance for many people around the world. However, alcohol consumption can have negative effects on the organs and body, which is why it is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with drinking. The liver is one of the most important organs affected by alcohol …

By J. Christopher Lombardo, Florida Family Law Attorney Divorce or separation is a life event that takes considerable thought and contemplation. There are many circumstances that contribute to a possible breakup, each and every one unique in its own way. So why contact a divorce attorney? For a variety of reasons. Common reasons for doing so may be that your …

Senior Communities Offer Peace of Mind Now & Into the Future By Greg Pascucci Twenty percent of older adults in a recent study stated they experience a lot of stress in their daily lives. From caring for a loved one to worrying about the upkeep of a home, there is no shortage of reasons for anxiety and worry. For older …

By Sharla Gayle Patterson, MD, MBA Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, second only to certain types of skin cancer. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance of developing …

Many of us think of dying as a purely physical act, usually eased by medicines, and overseen by doctors, nurses, and anxious family members. Transitioning from this life, however, is also a spiritual act, a process that is deeply personal. Hospice chaplains help patients connect with whatever they define as “peace giving” in their lives, whether that is a supreme …

Occasional feelings of anxiety and panic are nothing to be alarmed about. Nearly everyone will experience these unwanted feelings at some time or another. However, when the frequency and intensity of your anxiety begin to interrupt your day-to-day life, it may be time to get help. While avoiding certain places and situations may be helpful, sometimes it is impossible. That’s …