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Pop Quiz! Low T or Just Low Key: Do You Know Your Testosterone Level?

There’s no denying that slowing down is a natural part of getting older. Our energy levels drop, we’re not as strong as we used to be, and sexual interest decreases. However, for some—men especially—that slowing down can be a result of low testosterone. While testosterone is found in both sexes, testosterone levels are much higher…
Get a Grip on Headaches and Migraines Before They Disrupt Your Life

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Few things can derail your day like a headache. And for those who suffer from migraines, it’s more than just pain. It’s a full-body assault: throbbing, nausea, light sensitivity, and disruption that can last hours or even days. We often call life’s minor annoyances “headaches,” but…
Prostate Cancer a Threat to Younger Men, Too

BayCare’s Dr. Kenneth Essig Provides Insight About Prostate Cancer Diagnoses at Earlier Ages by REBEKAH PIERCE Think prostate cancer is just an “old man’s disease”? Think again. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. About 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with it…

New Year, Healthy Mouth

As we say goodbye to 2018 and ring in the new year, what better time to refocus your efforts on oral hygiene? At the start of every new year, we set goals for ourselves and resolutions to conquer regarding diets, getting in better shape, and bettering ourselves in various aspects of life. Your oral hygiene…
Get Going Into The New Year

As we usher in the new year, many plan to make health and wellness a priority. Optimal health, defined as physical, mental and social wellbeing can be challenging for many to achieve . Here are some tips for starting a good healthy lifestyle in the new year Get up and go: jump into exercise from…
It Takes a Community to Heal A Warrior

The holiday season is a time of catching up with friends and family and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately for many veterans suffering from PTSD and their families, it can be a challenging and stressful time of year. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, each day 22 veterans take their own lives. It…