Hap Hazelwood on Early Detection and Unwavering Faith in the Face of Prostate Cancer by REBEKAH PIERCEphotos by JESS McDONALD In a world where health often comes into focus only after it starts to fade, stories like that of Hap Hazelwood are worth paying attention to. Hazelwood, along with his wife, Chris, have both navigated […]
Osteoarthritis Can Be a Real Pain in the Joint It’s common for most people to experience pain from time to time, especially as we get older; but if you’re experiencing pain and stiffness in your joints, like your hands or knees, then you may be experiencing osteoarthritis. It’s the most common type of arthritis, but
Seniors make up a significant percentage of our population here in Central Florida. In fact, the Sunshine State has the second highest number of people older than 65, surpassed only by California. As of 2021, 4.6 million seniors called Florida home. If we’re being honest, that number is probably a lot higher now considering the
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compiled by TERESA SCHIFFER Watson Clinic Some talented new practitioners have joined the expert staff at Watson Clinic recently. Three began in July. Hassan Hasanein, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria, and is now a member of the Oncology-Hematology team at Watson Clinic Cancer &
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National Epidemic: Get the Facts on Childhood Obesity September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. While Florida ranks 35th in the nation for childhood obesity, the problem is widespread across the country. Knowing the ins and outs of the disease is the first step to ending it. Take our quiz on childhood obesity to learn
Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their team of expert physicians and medical providers. Leen Al Saleh, MD has joined the Rheumatology department at Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic
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Lakeland, FL – Watson Clinic is pleased to introduce the following new additions to their team of expert physicians. Neal Agee, MD, FACS is a board-certified General Surgery and Surgical Oncology specialist with over 15 years of experience who accepts appointments from Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. His areas of expertise include robotic
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Doctors Weigh In on the Importance of Exercise for Older Adults by TERESA SCHIFFER Physical activity is recommended for every age group, and as we age it becomes even more important to keep our bodies moving. There are many benefits associated with exercising on a regular basis, including better diabetes control, increased flexibility and stamina,
Forever Smiles: Learn How Aging Can Affect Dental Health A large part of the focus on dental health is aimed at dental health in our early years—getting the basics down, creating good oral hygiene habits, braces, and so on. No doubt, it’s important to start kids on the right foot with dental health so those
by Julia King, O.D. Dry eye disease, or dry eye syndrome, is a condition that affects millions of people. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed as many people don’t realize that their symptoms are caused by dry eye. Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears that are produced
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