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By Pastor Timothy Neptune In last month’s article we talked about the importance of investing in our relationships with our friends. In this article I want to share with you four steps to building and maintaining healthy friendships. The first step is to realize that you really do NEED friends. Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived said, “As iron …

February is macular degeneration/low vision awareness month. If you have one of these conditions that can cause difficulty conducting daily tasks such as driving, reading and recognizing faces, you are probably already aware. But most people may not be aware that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of severe, irreversible vision impairment in the United States for people …

Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, MD and Darian Yera, APRN Erectile dysfunction is a more common condition that we like to think. Most studies suggest that at least 50% of men in the U.S. experience some form of sexual dysfunction at some point in their lives, being one of the most common male sexual problems nowadays. Ignoring the problem is not part of …

Are you feeling shortness of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain, or tightness? Do you know the signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? And if you’re experiencing them, are you taking steps to see your cardiologist to find out what the cause is? Many people, who have CAD symptoms, unfortunately, ignore the warning signs. Discounting heart irregularities can be fatal! And …

Not all med spas and physician-owned practices are equal. Concierge medical offices customize and treat each patient as a personal member of their office and family. They build trusting relationships with you, which gives you unparalleled care and relational perks, such as client Q&A, extended consultations and custom-tailored treatment plans and protocols mapped out specifically for your needs. Concierge medical …

Courtesy of Orthopedic Center of Florida Individuals that lead an active and healthy lifestyle are less likely to be overweight, and they have better range of motion and mobility than those who are overweight or live a sedentary lifestyle. Carrying extra pounds and lack of movement throughout the day can lead to health issues such as back, knee and ankle …

If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you know that there is not much worse of a feeling than those 24 to 48 hours after you’ve consumed something spoiled. This can lead to dehydration and lethargy. Many people frequently struggle with digestive issues. Any digestive disorder can severely disrupt the gut and ultimately the body and overall health if left untreated. …

By Robert W. Pollack, M.D. CEO The APA (American Psychiatric Association) says that depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Since many medical illnesses and medications can mimic depression, it is mandatory that depression should be diagnosed and treated by medical specialists known as psychiatrists, which are …

Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a therapy that has many medical and cosmetic uses. In aesthetic facials, PRP is utilized due to its remarkable ability to aid in healing tissues, cell growth and regeneration, the formation of new capillaries (angiogenesis), and stimulating collagen production. Platelets also contain growth factors or stem cells that can regenerate tissue on a cellular level. …

By Heidi Neyra, Owner – Certified Personal Trainer and CCHT At this time of year, hopefully we are all still on board with our New Year’s resolutions to get fit and to make exercising a normal part of our schedule. Unfortunately, for many people they went “all-in” too fast or too hard. This is a recipe for injury, burnout and …