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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...

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