by SERGIO B. SEOANE, MD The heart is more than a vital organ; it’s the steady rhythm that carries us through every moment of our lives. It responds to how we move, what we eat, how we rest, and how we manage stress. Suffice it to say, countless decisions we make every day affect our […]
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Our heart, the powerful pumping machine, our continual “ticker,” plays a powerful role in our overall well-being — physically, mentally, and spiritually. The heart responds not only to a healthy lifestyle of balanced nutrition and exercise but also to stress, fear, grief, and prolonged emotional strain. When these fall out of
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by DR. RITU APARAJITA, KSC CARDIOLOGY Last month, we discussed what leads to the need for an AV fistula for hemodialysis. This month, we’ll talk about AV fistula development and an option for when a fistula doesn’t mature. Before AV fistula surgery, the surgeon may perform a vessel mapping test. Vessel mapping uses Doppler ultrasound
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We’ve all been there: You sit down in the waiting room to see a new doctor and you’re tasked with giving a full account of your family’s medical history. Thus begins the daunting list of ailments and genetic conditions that often spark the same, familiar, fearful question: Will this be my fate, too? When a
photos provided by WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL Congratulations to Lyndsey Schmit, who is a recent recipient of a DAISY Award! Lyndsey, a valued member of the Winter Haven Hospital Emergency Department, was nominated by a family member of a patient and was applauded for the time she took to comfort and connect family and their loved
by DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN The heart functions as a communications hub that connects major parts of the body. It is the body’s transportation network: It delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and it removes waste products. The health and functionality of your heart has major implications for your overall health. Heart disease is the
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by ANISA PATAIL O.D. February is here, and Valentine’s Day is around the corner! We see red hearts everywhere as a sign for the holiday, but let’s talk about what red eyes are a sign for. There are several conditions that can cause this very common finding. Depending on the symptoms you’re experiencing, and the
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A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, depression, obesity, cancer, and more. But if you’re a desk jockey like me, logging eight or more hours a day in front of a screen, finding ways to incorporate movement and even moderate exercise into your workday can be
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by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D. I want to talk to you about something that affects millions of people: dry eye disease. If you’ve ever felt like your eyes are dry, itchy, burning, or watery, you might be dealing with this very common condition. Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or when the tears
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