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Elmquist Eye Group recommends annual eye exams for optimal eye health August is National Eye Exam Month, a timely reminder to schedule your annual eye exam. Eye exams are essential for maintaining eye health – even if you haven’t had a noticeable decline in vision or an eye injury. Yet, according to the National Eye Institute, more than 23 million …

Vascular health usually begins to decline around the age of 50. A recent study looked at the correlation of flexibility in 526 healthy adult participants that did not smoke and were not considered overweight. The study consisted of a simple test to measure their flexibility and then took vital measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, and cardiorespiratory fitness levels. The …

The term “Good Sleep hygiene,” might seem strange; it’s concerning the critical importance of high-quality sleep without disruptions. When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. A good night’s sleep is critical, especially as we age. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, …

Breast cancer affects both men and women. In Florida, 16,000 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Early breast cancer diagnosis is what spares lives and offers longevity. Physicians cannot stress the importance of getting regular mammograms as well as doing self-breast examinations enough. The breast cancer survival rates in the U.S. are 80-90% if caught in the first …

If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to five tips that could protect them from serious ankle injuries. Every fall, there is an increase in ankle injuries among young athletes. Football, soccer and basketball are the sports most likely to lead to sprains, broken bones and other problems. The top recommendation is for parents is to get …

By Joseph Onorato, MD, FAAD Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that affects 125 million people globally; however, what many people don’t realize is that it is an autoimmune disease. When the body’s immune system is triggered, skin cells become overactive and produce more skin than what can naturally be sloughed off, so the end result is red, irritated skin …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Good communication with others, is critically important to our quality of life.  As we age, you should consider setting goals will help you understand how the human hearing system works in great detail and give you insights concerning the many treatment options available to you with today’s modern hearing technology. We will give …

With SB 962 and HB 595 having been filed back in early November, this bill could change the outlook for those afraid to make the jump towards becoming a licensed medical marijuana patient by further protecting them from being discriminated against by their employers. Unfortunately, this issue has become all too common with Florida’s medical marijuana patients. As our current …

By Debra Florio Obesity and being overweight have been the headliner in America for many years. There have been many diets and professionals that push every diet imaginable. Low fat, high fat, Atkins, Vegan, Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting, and so on. So why do these diets work for some and not for others? I have tried several of those diets over …

By Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, M.D. Although it can be an uncomfortable topic for men, erectile dysfunction is extremely common. This is especially true for men ages 35-80 plus years of age. Some causes of the disorder are vascular disease, which leads to narrowing of the arteries and decreased blood flow, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, physiological effects, and prostate cancer. It’s important …