No-Cook Summer Recipes to Beat the Heat by RYAN MILEJCZAK Summer is known as a great time to get outside, fire up the grill, and enjoy a nice cookout. But here in Florida, the heat can be hard to bear, and in the dog days of summer, cooking over a hot stove is the last […]
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by RYAN PEARDON, O.D. Ever wondered why your eye doctor uses those special drops that make your vision blurry for a few hours? Those are dilating drops, and they’re a crucial part of a thorough eye exam. Normally, your pupils constrict in bright light, limiting the view of the structures at the back of your
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by REBEKA PIERCE When most people think about symptoms of skin cancer, it generally comes down to two simple words: weird moles. However, if there’s one thing that dermatologists want you to know, it’s that skin cancer can (and often does) manifest itself in countless other ways, some of which are difficult to pick up
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LAKE WALES, Fla. (Tuesday, June 10, 2025) — AdventHealth is expanding once again in Polk County with the opening of a new heart care office in Lake Wales. The space will allow Dr. Saiyed Mohib, the first cardiologist at AdventHealth Lake Wales, the opportunity to see and help even more patients, bringing expert cardiovascular care closer
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This June, we’re proud to celebrate Men’s Health Month with an edition full of valuable information, expert advice, and timely insights. For years, conversations about prostate health have been whispered, avoided, and delayed. Yet the topic of prostate cancer has dominated discussions recently since doctors detailed the severity of former President Biden’s diagnosis. High-profile cases
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It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” You might as well add aging and genetics to that lot. While the risk factors for prostate cancer include aspects like aging (inevitable) and genetics (predetermined and unalterable), there are others that people do have
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There’s no denying that slowing down is a natural part of getting older. Our energy levels drop, we’re not as strong as we used to be, and sexual interest decreases. However, for some—men especially—that slowing down can be a result of low testosterone. While testosterone is found in both sexes, testosterone levels are much higher
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Deep venous thrombosis is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people. This is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the body, usually in the thigh, leg, and — rarely — the arm. The blood clot can break off and travel inside the vein to the lung,
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by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Few things can derail your day like a headache. And for those who suffer from migraines, it’s more than just pain. It’s a full-body assault: throbbing, nausea, light sensitivity, and disruption that can last hours or even days. We often call life’s minor annoyances “headaches,” but
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BayCare’s Dr. Kenneth Essig Provides Insight About Prostate Cancer Diagnoses at Earlier Ages by REBEKAH PIERCE Think prostate cancer is just an “old man’s disease”? Think again. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. About 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with it
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