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On November 18th of this year Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) will celebrate the Great American Smokeout® (GASO), a national holiday hosted by the American Cancer Society that provides an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives: not just for a day, but year-round. The Great American Smokeout® also provides an opportunity for individuals, …

With the holiday season approaching, it’s more important than ever to learn a few quick tips to reduce stress. Keeping your stress level down is just as important to your overall health as eating well and exercising regularly. We’ve asked WellcomeMD’s health coach, Amber Gabriel, for some easy tips on how to decrease stress in your life. 1. Take up …

By Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP and Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI High blood sugar and cardiovascular disease are interconnected. In our country, nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. If you have …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Does your loved one constantly forget items that you know you’ve discussed with them, or is it possible that they didn’t actually hear  the message correctly? This question has been a concern for many families who suspect that a family member is showing signs of cognitive decline. Now, new research shows that hearing …

Are you noticing that your skin is starting to look dull, blotchy, or discolored? Do you have acne, scarring or noticeable wrinkles? Sure, there are many over-the-counter products touting their anti-aging benefits, but the truth is—they’re not going to cut it! To see a noticeable difference in your skin’s appearance, you’ll need to see a medical professional. Seeing a skin …

By Ian M. Kahane, MD Nine out of ten adults in the U.S. suffer from severe headaches, and women are three times more likely than men to develop migraines. These painful headaches can affect individuals occasionally, frequently, or daily. Some migraines may be sharp and piercing, others may be dull and throbbing, but most migraines cause debilitating pain and nausea. …

Microneedling is most well-known for its anti-aging benefits popularized by Kim Kardashian’s “Vampire Facial,” but can also be beneficial in managing hyperpigmentation. As a relatively new treatment, microneedling shows promising results for skin rejuvenation as well as correction of hyperpigmentation. How does microneedling achieve what seems like miraculous results on such a variety of different skin conditions? Microneedling safely penetrates …

It’s Custom-Tailored Training Specific to Your Needs & Goals We’ve all been there, we signed up for a gym membership with great intentions, BUT the trainers just want to rush us through the same routine, on the same machines as the client before us, but that doesn’t work! We are all different body types, at different levels of fitness and …

By Neetu Malhotra, MD Most parents after the long summer break cannot wait to send their kids back to school. But, of course things are much different now in 2021 during this pandemic that has turned our world upside down. President Donald Trump has been urging all state and local officials to reopen schools this fall, despite the coronavirus infections …

How a $100K home improvement turned into $700K ROI When life’s next adventure is waiting on the sale of your home, listing with the right realtor can put substantially more $$$ in your pocket. The Peter G. Laughlin Group represents the sellers of Sarasota Luxury Homes to maximize return on real estate investments. Our value-added service is personal. It’s professional. …