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Why Seeking Help & Getting Treatment Are Essential Depression affects approximately 17.3 million Americans, which is about 7.1% of the U.S. population each year. (National Institute of Mental Health “Major Depression”, 2017). That number is not including the 1.9 million children that are also affected by depression. Unfortunately, it’s common for those with depression to find it challenging to get …

Face masks have become an integral part of our daily attire throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, offering added protection as we practice social distancing and best hygienic practices. As we continue to adjust to this new norm, we must also overcome the nuisance of eye discomfort and foggy lenses that inevitably occur when wearing masks. As you exhale while wearing a …

By Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, M.D. and Darian Yera, APRN Kidney stones or nephrolithiasis is the presence of hard deposits that consist of salts and minerals which form in the kidneys. They can also be lodged in other parts of the body, such as the ureter, urethra, and bladder. Various factors may place an individual at a high risk of developing kidney …

What You Should Know About N-Acetylcysteine For Lung Health N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a supplement form of cysteine, which is an amino acid that we naturally produce and can get from certain foods like poultry, legumes, cheese and eggs. NAC is what feeds our glutathione levels and helps it to function. Glutathione is the master antioxidant within body. When NAC is …

By Robert Pollack, MD In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, it was noted that psychologists and psychiatrists are bracing for rising rates of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is defined as a disorder that occurs after a person was exposed to death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence. The symptoms …

Q. What are Spider Veins? A. Spider veins are fine thread-like veins found on the skin surface, which are commonly seen in the thighs or calves. Large purple clusters of spider veins are referred to as telangiectasia and may be fed by deeper blue veins. Spider veins & telangiectasia may be a sign of underlying vein disease, especially when found …

Millennium Physician Group’s Sleep Center offers a Comprehensive Approach to Better Sleep Sleep Disorders are associated with many other health conditions and if sleep hygiene is not rectified, over time, sleep problems can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and other serious complications. Lack of sleep is associated with workplace issues, drowsy driving and problems with interpersonal …

National Physical Therapy Month provides an ideal opportunity to learn more about the importance of establishing an effective recovery and rehabilitation plan following joint injury or surgery. Physical therapy is key to building strength in muscles surrounding the joint, restoring range of motion, easing pain and improving function, all of which will enable you to return to participating in regular …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Administering a Florida estate can be a simple and straightforward process, or it can seem like a crazy labyrinth filled with potential pitfalls. The difference often comes down to how complex the estate is and how well it has been arranged. A little planning up front can make estate administration in Florida a lot less …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Have you been suffering from knee pain that just won’t go away no matter how much ibuprofen you take? With knee arthritis, the cartilage breaks down and wears away leaving the bones to rub together, which causes pain, swelling, and stiffness, and limited range of motion in the affected joints. When patients have “bone on bone” degeneration, …