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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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  • Enjoy the Summer Wisely

    Enjoy the Summer Wisely

    In Central Florida, we are blessed with sunny days for about two-thirds of the year. With so much sunshine pouring down on us, it’s important to remember that too much of anything – including sunshine – can be bad for your health.    The biggest danger of too much sun exposure comes from the sun’s…

  • Lower Back Pain and Sciatica: Where to Start

    Lower Back Pain and Sciatica: Where to Start

    Lower back pain and sciatica can be a life-changing event.  There can be a lot of reasons for back pain but some popular ones that we hear about are things like stenosis, degenerative disc disease, alignment issues or good old-fashioned back strain. It makes sense that these injuries happen for different reasons.    Arthritis in your…

  • Understanding Hernias

    Understanding Hernias

    June is Hernia Awareness Month and to help educate you on what a hernia is, how they can be avoided and how they’re treated, we spoke with board-certified general surgeon Shiva Seetahal, MD. Dr. Seetahal specializes in procedures that treat gastrointestinal conditions, hernias, and endocrine disorders, and provides care for the body, mind, and spirit to support his…

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