Publisher’s Note: Some of the healthcare legislation recently passed
Like any other year, the 2014 Florida Legislative Session saw a lot of action for...
Ask a Nurse: Andropause → Male Menopause
Yes guys, you too have hormones and will eventually go through “the change” unless you...
PCMA Letter: Men’s health reminders and your save-the-date
Every June, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, educational...
Does having a sense of purpose help you live longer?
Published in the journal Psychological Science, the research from Patrick Hill of Carleton University in...
Healthy Cook: Real men CAN eat quiche
Real men shouldn’t eat quiche! Quiche has eggs, bacon, and cheese in the filling and...
Editor’s Dose: Take a little personal time
As moms, we often find ourselves putting our needs on the backburner in order to...
Word of Mouth: Oral cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Cancer can affect any part of your body, and the mouth is no exception. While...
Publisher’s Note: The importance of relay for life
There’s no doubt about it: when fighting a disease as devastating and life-threatening as cancer...
Editor’s Dose: Lookin’ out for new moms with my tips for the baby blues
If you’re a lucky woman who has just recently had a new baby, you might...
PCMA Letter: Zooming in on your mental health
Mental illness, be it depression or any other behavioral disorder, effects millions of Americans daily. It...
Medical Advice: Rabies report and safety reminders
Saint Hubert, who lived from 656-727 A.D., was the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians...
Ask a Nurse: Genetic testing for mental health medications
We have all heard of, and some of us have even experienced firsthand, the tragedies...
Healthy Food: Create good mood food
Ever get a day when nothing is going right? The kids are fighting. The pool...
Don’t worry about getting older — worry about getting healthier
Age is a pretty sensitive topic, especially for us women. We can’t help it, but...
PCMA Letter: Helping you do more than just live longer
As part of our continued efforts to raise awareness on important health topics in the...
Healthy Cook: Culinary tips for the caregiver turned chef
There is no denying that our taste buds age with the rest of us. They...
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, part II: Are they effective?
Working like your own teeth, dental implants are imbedded in your jaw bone; they offer...
Ask a Nurse: Alzheimer’s is Type 3 Diabetes!
In 1906, a German neuropathologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer first identified what is now considered Alzheimer’s...
Publisher’s Note: Update on Florida Health Choices
In early March, www.myfloridachoices.org became live. It is the website devoted to Florida Health Choices...
Medical Advice: Awareness is key to stopping upward trend of STDs
Every year in April, we observe STD Awareness Month. This is an opportunity for individuals...