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...
Ask a Nurse: Dental plaque & arterial plaque
Have you ever wondered what the dentist scrapes off of your teeth when you go...
Publisher’s Note: More options coming for Florida residents seeking health and dental coverage
You may or may not have heard already that there is an alternative option for...
Medical advice: Poison help in the home
If you suspected that a member of your household had ingested a potentially poisonous substance...
Editor’s Dose: I’d Rather Be… at the Dentist
Okay, it’s confession time. I used to be one of those people who was afraid...
PCMA Letter: The big picture of your health
Everyone knows the old expression “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, in the...
Healthy Cook: What to eat for dental health
For another easy breakfast meal that will help make your teeth stronger and put a...
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, part I: Are they practical?
Dental implants are a viable option for most patients experiencing tooth loss. Fused with the...
PCMA Letter: An easy way to find the specialist you need
As you might already know, the 2014 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide...
Ask a Nurse: A closer look at Vitamin D deficiencies
As many of us swallow down one, two, three, or even four vitamins and supplements...
Editor’s Dose: An important update on the Affordable Care Act
Like an afternoon soap opera we love to hate, we just can’t seem to stop...