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  • Q&A: Facts vs. fiction of male ‘menopause’

    Q&A: Facts vs. fiction of male ‘menopause’

    Dr. Allan Alberton provides medical insight for men and what to expect during their change of life Menopause can be a traumatic transition for women.  But what about men?  What can they expect during their change of life?  We talked to Dr. Allan Alberton, a board certified family medicine practitioner at Winter Haven’s Bond Clinic,…

  • Pop Quiz: Knowing your heart disease and stroke risk

    Pop Quiz: Knowing your heart disease and stroke risk

    Are you controlling those health factors within reach? For men, heart disease and stroke together are responsible for nearly 30 percent of all deaths in the U.S., and many of those are preventable. Every man out there should be aware of the health dangers that can lead to heart disease or stroke. While some contributing…

  • How chronic pain affects your mood

    How chronic pain affects your mood

    Q&A with Dr. Edward Lubin on the link between mental illness and pain that lasts longer than six months Chronic pain, which is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months, can be so much more impactful on a patient’s daily life than a seven-word description.  The type of pain can vary in frequency…

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  • Gaining a Better Understanding of Pacemakers and Defibrillators

    Gaining a Better Understanding of Pacemakers and Defibrillators

    Pacemakers and defibrillators have become so common. Everyone has questions and concerns about these. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. What are pacemakers and defibrillators used for? Pacemakers are used when the heart rate is too slow or stops and the patient is symptomatic: dizziness or blackouts usually. Conversely, defibrillators are for the…

  • Use of Opioids as First-Line Treatment a Slippery Slope

    Use of Opioids as First-Line Treatment a Slippery Slope

    What do Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, and Chris Farley have in common? These are celebrities who developed dependence on prescription drugs that started with legitimate use after injuries or procedures. They subsequently developed an addiction, which culminated in their unfortunate and untimely deaths due to unintentional overdose. Just a few examples of other celebrities who…

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. It destroys the macula, which is the small central area of the retina that provides detailed, central vision. With AMD, you lose the ability to see fine details, both close-up and at a distance.  Due to the…

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