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By T.J. DePaola, PharmD June is National Men’s Health Month, making spring the perfect time to remind men in our lives about the importance of prioritizing their personal health. A common concern for many men as they age is their testosterone levels lowering. Testosterone is an important hormone responsible for regulating a number of processes in the male body, including: muscle …

Living in Florida, we are typically accustomed to warmer days than most of the country, but during the spring and summer months, our typical 80-degree weather can skyrocket to high 90’s and even triple digits, which can leave us feeling overheated very quickly. It’s important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, as well as avoiding …

Joint instability and ligament injury are almost always the missing diagnoses in chronically painful musculoskeletal conditions, even with nerve pain. As in other sensations, pain is carried by nerves to the central nervous system, ultimately to be interpreted and experienced by the brain. Nerves alert the brain to the presence of an injury or problem because they are being inflamed, …

By Kathleen Donohue Did you know that impaired blood circulation of the male reproductive organs is the main cause of low testosterone levels, prostate conditions & erectile dysfunction? It is a common & unavoidable lifestyle habit for middleaged men to be sitting most of their day at a desk, in a car, or on a plane. Posture & pressure to …

People who have trouble swallowing, a problem called dysphagia, also often experience speech problems. It happens when the disease damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that make these tasks happen. For some people, these problems are mild. Others have a harder time dealing with severe symptoms. But treatments and techniques can help you improve your speech and …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Studies suggest that everyone who lives long enough will get cataracts, although there may be some reduced risk for individuals who eat properly, avoid sun exposure and do not smoke. A cataract is not a disease but an aging process similar to graying hair. As the eye ages, the normal lens inside the eye …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. When most people think about getting a prenup, they immediately visualize the stereotypical rich older dude marrying a young babe.  So, today’s topic is in honor of men’s health month here at Health & Wellness. The pre-nup (“prenuptial agreement”), as well as its alter ego the post-nup (“postnuptial agreement”) are actually very important documents for …

By Patrick Nero, MD, FACS – Vein Specialists There are many reasons people have trouble sleeping at night, but there is one cause that is often overlooked.  If you have restless legs, leg cramps or night time urination keeping you up, then chronic venous insufficiency may be the cause. Venous insufficiency is a very common and underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of …

By Doreen DeStefano The Alzheimer’s Foundation of American describes the disease as follows: • Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. • These neurons, which produce the brain chemical, or neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, break connections with other nerve cells and ultimately …

By Alyssa Parker Many individuals attempt to manage their limb swelling through various treatments such as compression stockings, exercise, diuretics, and elevation with little or no results. Limb swelling, also known as edema, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common conditions where limb swelling is the first symptom include venous insufficiency, post operative …