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By Physicians Rehabilitation Knee pain can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts your quality of life. For many, the prospect of knee replacement surgery is a last resort. However, the good news is that there are numerous strategies you can employ to avoid knee replacement surgery and maintain your mobility and independence. In this article, we will explore seven …

By Dr. Amanda Rizner All of us are receiving radiation everyday whether we like it or not. In today’s world, it is important to know about all of our health variables and how the choices we make in our daily lives affect ourselves and our loved ones. Anyone who is up to date with current health literature is aware of …

By James W. Mallonee Do children born out of wedlock who are not adopted have standing to a decedent’s estate? The answer is possibly, provided that an individual follow certain rules and procedures to prove such person has standing before requesting the courts for relief. The primary statute that Florida law relies in these situations is Section 732.108, Fla. Stat. …

Colon cancer is a silent but deadly disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. It often goes unnoticed until it reaches advanced stages, making early detection and prevention crucial. In the quest to raise awareness about colon cancer and promote overall colorectal health, one surprising ally emerges: the bidet. The Growing Concern of Colon Cancer Colon cancer is the third …

By Dr. Isin Mustafa, DPM, MSHS, DABPM, FACPM The dreaded Heel Spur Syndrome or Heel Pain is a term that many are unfortunately familiar with. It sidelines elite and novice athletes, alike. Many want to know if their heel pain will ever go away and when they will be able to return to their prior activity level without the recurrence …

We have come a long way since the earliest surgeries for breast cancer, when standard treatment was the disfiguring removal of the entirety of the breast, muscle and lymph nodes. Since then, we have had many advances in chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy and surgical techniques for treating breast cancer. We also have learned that more extensive surgery does not …

Our lungs are vital to our health. They filter the air we breathe, provide us with the oxygen we need to exist, and allow us to speak to one another.2 Quite simply, without healthy, functioning lungs, one’s quality of life is substantially and adversely impacted. Healthy Lung month is an opportunity to be more conscientious about your lung health, to …

Roughly 1 in 8 women in the United States develop breast cancer in their lifetime.* As a patient, friend or family member, nearly everyone is affected by this disease in some way. Why is early detection of breast cancer so important? Regular breast cancer screenings are important because they can detect breast cancer years before symptoms develop. Early detection is …

By Dr. Drew Hall Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and its association with neck pain have long been a subject of interest in the field of chiropractic care. This complex relationship between the jaw and the neck can lead to discomfort and reduced quality of life for those affected. In this article, we will delve into the world of TMD, its connections …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Dry eye complaints are on the rise worldwide – but there’s a poor correlation between dry eye sufferers’ subjective experience and what medical tests detect. What can explain the disconnect? Many factors – including age, gender, air pollution, computer use, and contact lenses – play a role in dry eye problems. But few are aware of …