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  • Are You Talking to Me?

    Are You Talking to Me?

    Recognizing and Neutralizing Negative Self-Talk  by TERESA SCHIFFER   As the new year gets underway, there’s always a lot of talk about resolutions. Healthy lifestyles, fewer expletives, diets and procrastination rank up there with the most common goals. This year, how about a different kind of resolution? One that could have a lasting effect on…

  • Vaccination, Early Detection Key to Fighting Cervical Cancer

    Vaccination, Early Detection Key to Fighting Cervical Cancer

    by TIM CRAIG Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care   January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and Central Florida Health Care is spending the month reminding women (and men!) that there are two key factors in fighting this disease: vaccination and early detection.    According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 14,480 new cases…

  • Pop Quiz: Think You Know Thyroid Disorders? Think Again

    Pop Quiz: Think You Know Thyroid Disorders? Think Again

    Weight gain and weight loss are common occurrences in any adult’s lifetime, but unexplained weight fluctuations can be the result of a thyroid problem. Issues with your thyroid can have long-lasting side effects for your health beyond just weight loss or weight gain, so it’s not an issue that you want to ignore. January is…

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  • Photodynamic Therapy Effective in Fight Against Skin Cancer

    Photodynamic Therapy Effective in Fight Against Skin Cancer

    Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a medical treatment used to treat precancerous cells, as well as other conditions. It can be used on the skin, eyes, mouth and lungs. The treatment involves using a medicine, such as Levulan Kerastick®, either topically or inside the body, followed by a blue light source to activate the drug. One…

  • Risk Factors for Peripheral Arterial Disease

    Risk Factors for Peripheral Arterial Disease

    September is Peripheral Arterial Disease awareness month. PAD is a chronic condition affecting 20 million people in the U.S. If left untreated, it can result in unnecessary limb amputations. This has been seen disproportionately in people from minority communities. It involves a buildup of plaque in the arteries— much like how your kitchen sink builds…

  • Protect Your Vision as You Age

    Protect Your Vision as You Age

    By: Dr. David Loewy While aging is a fact of life that one cannot escape, there are specific measures that can be taken to ensure the best possible vision as you age. The following lifestyle modifications can help delay or prevent certain eye diseases. Regular Eye Examinations One of the most important things you can…

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