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More than 120 million people in the US have arthritis. The degenerative effects of arthritis cause wear and tear of the joints. Some common arthritic symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and limited mobility. One of the main types of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). With OA, wear and tear damages the cartilage in the joints causing them to lose …

The macula is the central area of the retina that provides the most intricate details of sight. It is an oval area that acquires images that travel through the cornea and lens and provides visual communication to the brain. Signs & Symptoms of Macular Degeneration • No Symptoms. In the early stages, there may be little to no symptoms • …

As we age, both men and women will start to experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. For men, this is called andropause, and for women, it’s usually connected to peri-menopause, menopause, post-menopause or reproductive conditions. Male Symptoms • Lack of energy • Low libido • Muscle loss • Weight gain • Cognitive decline • Hair loss • Low metabolism • Heart …

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently published Clinical Cancer Advances 2019: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer. The report highlights the most important clinical research advances over the past year and makes recommendations for areas of focused research in the future. Advances Continue in Immunotherapy Research As you might expect, immunotherapy continues to be a leading area …

Maintaining proper circulation can prevent what we often see as normal signs of aging, including memory loss, dizziness, and chronic fatigue. By Dr. Ken McLeod, Professor at the State University of New York at Binghamton Most people are well aware of the health complications associated with high blood pressure. As we enter middle-age, our blood pressure tends to rise, and …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG 1 in 3 women suffer from incontinence usually due to childbirth, strenuous exercise or menopause.  If you suffer from incontinence you are not alone.  Many women are reluctant to take medications and are not ready to take the step to surgery.  However, the embarrassment of leaks and the expense of incontinence products has a significant …

Prostate cancer is the third leading cancer among males. It is often a silent killer, as it rarely shows signs or symptoms until it has developed maturely and even metastasized into other areas of the body.1 This year alone, it will take over 31,620 men’s lives. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Prostate cancer can be diagnosed and …

By Anne Marie Tremaine, MD As Floridians, we spend a lot of time in the water for work and fun. There are numerous different rashes that can occur from both marine and freshwater exposure. I wanted to run down some of the more common rashes I’ve seen associated with water exposure. The good news, these are all self-limited with simple …

Neuropathic pain is a worldwide epidemic that occurs in 3 to 8% of individuals in industrialized countries and is often refractory to existing treatments. The high rate of addiction and overdose has pushed those treating chronic pain to look for alternatives. In July 2017, a 400-page report by the National Academy of Science presented plans to reduce the addiction crisis, …

We’re three months into the new year! Have you given up on your New Year’s resolutions? If not, way to go—don’t stop because the reward of the healthy body far outweighs almost anything else. When we’re healthy, we’re happier and we can get more accomplished. If you are like the majority of individuals, this time of year is when we have …