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Watson Clinic Launches Clinical Trial of Drug Treatment for Heart Failure
Keeping Her Heart in the Game

Lake Wales Woman Works to Overcome Heart Disease
Where Soul Meets Body

Yoga Can Increase Well-Being Through Meditation, Exercise, Spirituality By PAUL CATALA With roots dating as far back as 5,000 B.C. in India when the spiritual and ascetic discipline was first practiced, countless people have used yoga for health, relaxation and spiritual reasons. The trend continues today as folks continue to turn to the Hindu tradition…

Benefits of CareCredit

By Heather Hafner, Patient Relations Coordinator, Haines City Dental Most of us have times when a certain need or situation arises, bringing with it expenses that are not part of the predicted household budget. In dentistry, it’s not unusual for patients who need unexpected treatments or procedures to be concerned about financing. At Haines City…
What Dreams About Your Teeth Falling Out Might Really Mean

by WILLIAM NERESTANT, DDS Dreams can be confusing and intense experiences, and those that involve your teeth falling out are no exception. Dreams of teeth falling out, turning to dust, or cracking into pieces are stressful and unpleasant, and they can be caused by a number of issues. Explanations Behind Dreams About Teeth Falling…
The “Ripe” Time for Cataract Surgery

by William Corkins, O.D. Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida Whenever I tell a patient that he or she has cataracts they immediately ask if they need to have surgery. We start thinking about cataract surgery whenever the patient’s quality of life is affected. Common complaints include, “I can’t read road signs,” or “I can’t read the…