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  • More Than Just a Headache

    More Than Just a Headache

    Do You Know What Migraine Really Is? by TIM CRAIG “It kind of feels like a vice grip on my head, almost similar to feeling like your head’s being stabbed.”   Amy Beatty is describing what her typical migraine feels like. Beatty, from Winter Haven, has been getting migraines since she was 16. Now, the…

  • Tip-Top Shape at Any Age

    Tip-Top Shape at Any Age

    Proper Focus and Mindset Can Help Men Stay Fit and Healthy Over the Decades By PAUL CATALA For the average man, the body is in its best physical shape in the early to mid-20s.   But time can take a toll by age 30, when muscle strength starts to decrease by as much as 3…

  • Pop Quiz: When Silence Isn’t Golden: Is Tinnitus What You’re Hearing?

    Pop Quiz: When Silence Isn’t Golden: Is Tinnitus What You’re Hearing?

    Our hearing is an important part of our five senses, but we don’t often think about it until something goes awry. One way your hearing could be disrupted is through the onset of tinnitus, a condition where the sufferer hears a phantom sound such as ringing or other noises in one or both ears that…

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  • Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Complicated Name for a Common Condition

    Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Complicated Name for a Common Condition

    Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches of skin on the scalp and other areas of the body. According to the National Library of Medicine, about 3 to 10 people out of 100 are affected by this chronic condition. It’s more common in men than in women, and it…

  • For Brighter Skin, Choose Microdermabrasion

    For Brighter Skin, Choose Microdermabrasion

    Looking for more youthful, fresh, glowing skin? If you don’t have time to let your face recover from a more invasive procedure but still want a more even skin tone and revitalization, then microdermabrasion might be the treatment for you.

  • How Are AV Fistulas and Grafts Formed?

    How Are AV Fistulas and Grafts Formed?

    Last month, I talked about why a patient might need to undergo arteriovenous fistula surgery. This month, let’s take a look at how AV fistulas and grafts are formed.

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