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  • Pop Quiz: Are you setting realistic fitness goals?

    Pop Quiz: Are you setting realistic fitness goals?

    Nine questions to help you get on your way to success Diets, exercise, gym memberships… getting fit is a goal that many people share, yet few achieve. Obesity is a major problem in this country, and trying to get fit and healthy is a worthy ambition. However, many people fail.  One problem is that many…

  • Word of Mouth: Myths About Implants Debunked, Part III: Are they Affordable?

    Word of Mouth: Myths About Implants Debunked, Part III: Are they Affordable?

    In my last two columns (part 1 | part 2), we debunked some common myths about the practicality and effectiveness of dental implants. Now let’s talk affordability. Nearly 70 percent of adults have lost a tooth, and the solutions are pretty straightforward: dental implants, bridges, or dentures. For most, dental implants are the best option,…

  • Meet the father of Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain

    Meet the father of Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain

    Nat West: A man with plans for a better tomorrow A statue of a little boy reading sits in Winter Haven’s Central Park, a testimony to a man dedicated to improving the city’s quality of life: Nat West.  At 69, the former vice president of Winter Haven Hospital (WHH) is retired, but still active in…

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  • Brain Attack (Stroke or Mini-stroke): Are You at Risk?

    Brain Attack (Stroke or Mini-stroke): Are You at Risk?

    Approximately 700,000 strokes occur in the United States annually. Stroke or brain attack is a disease that involves the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen to the brain gets blocked by a blood clot most commonly. With the oxygen supply to the brain…

  • Punctal Plugs

    Punctal Plugs

    Many patients suffer from dry eye, and eye care professionals have many tools at their disposal to help with symptoms. For many patients, over-the-counter lubricating drops such as Blink or Systane can be helpful. It is important to avoid redness relieving drops, as these tend to cause more problems over time. When over-the-counter drops are…

  • Understanding Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

    Understanding Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

    Last year, I wrote about heart failure. At that time, I had said that about half the patients admitted with congestive heart failure have normal systolic function. This is true. The most common way to express heart function is by measuring ejection fraction (EF). This is the proportion of the amount of blood in the…

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