Sarasota Edition

Regardless of age, race, or family history, all women – and about 1% of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors, such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through healthy lifestyle choices. Today, there are many types of effective treatments …

When it comes to sexual issues, many women are private and do not discuss their issues openly with anyone, even their doctors. Unfortunately, by keeping quiet, most women do not realize that they are not alone and there is actually treatments to help relieve the pain that can accompany intercourse. The fact that they are suffering from lifeless, ungratifying and painful …

Hyperacusis, or noise intolerance, is a condition in which patients have a reduced tolerance and increased sensitivity to everyday sounds in the normal environment. People who suffer from Hyperacusis describe their lives as living in a world where the volume seems to be turned up too high. In 2010, Dr. Herbert Silverstein, of the Silverstein Institute in Sarasota, Florida, encountered …

Dr. Kathleen Boyle BioTE® Hormone Pellet Therapy is plant based and uses no synthetic hormones.Before being optimized, patients complain of:• Lack of Energy and Fatigue• Difficultly Losing Weight – Regardless of Diet/Exercise• Difficultly Sleeping• Moody or Depressed• Increased Fat Around Mid- Section• Hot Flashes• Decreased Sexual Desire or Performance• Decreased Muscle Mass• Joint Pain  Biote Consultation+ Exam – $149 What is …

By Jessica L. Clark, APR, Public Relations and Marketing Associate Studio FSW – Florida SouthWestern State College It is a word that is far too common in our society today.  During the month of October, breast cancer awareness is highlighted to remind everyone about the importance of regular check-ups and to be aware of any changes.  Those with a family …

By Joseph Noah, M.D. Robot-assisted surgery for knee replacement can help restore an active lifestyle. She’s in her 70s, and her arthritic knee hurts constantly. She’s using a cane or walker now, and can’t do daily walks with friends. Her knee is just too painful. Fortunately, technological advances in robotic surgery make partial or total knee replacement viable options for …

By Federico M. Richter, MD Painful, swollen legs, ankles and feet can be cause for alarm. Standing on your feet all day can cause a lot more than aches and pain. If your job or lifestyle requires you to stand for a majority of the day, your circulation will be affected; when this happens, you have a higher risk of …

By Martin Maag, MD Hair thinning and baldness is inevitable for the vast majority of men and a good percentage of women. In recent articles I have mentioned that wigs, hats, combovers and topicals have been used to cover up the loss of a persons hair. As psychologically and emotionally devastating as this can be, science has progressed and we …

By Arietta Living Older adults living at home or in a senior living community often face health challenges. Memory loss from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, depression and physical ailments can make it hard to enjoy the gifts of music. Let’s look at how music can enrich your loved one’s mind, body and overall well-being. Music for the mind …

When you’re dealing with chronic pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest daily activities can require monumental strength to muster through them. In the U.S. over …