Healthy Skin: May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
“C’MON, DOC. What’s a little sunburn?” is a question I frequently hear from the public...
Cautions for two of your favorite summer activities
SPRING IS THE TIME OF YEAR in Florida when temperatures begin to warm and the...
The Heart of the Matter: Recommendations from the USPSTF for low-dose aspirin use
LOW-DOSE ASPIRIN has long been a therapy for those with a risk of cardiovascular disease...
Healthy Cook: Adding on calories when your senior loved one is too thin
BEING A FEW POUNDS overweight can be a pain in the patootie. That can often...
Surgery Facts: Answering the question: ‘Doc, do I need my gallbladder?’
AS A SURGEON, I am asked this question all the time, usually right after I...
Growing young with grandchildren
How interaction with children can keep you sharp as you age “AN HOUR with your...
Pediatric Health: Why your child should follow the immunization schedule
ALTHOUGH THE SIGNIFICANCE of vaccinating children is widely recognized, it is essential to understand the...
Take it from a patient who knows: Learning healthy habits in the classroom of life
MIKE NOLAND has been through the school of hard knocks. He has survived heart disease...
Editor’s Dose: An allergy alert and chemosis cautions
WELL, I THINK IT’S SAFE to say that spring has most definitely sprung. It’s that...
Pediatric unit opens at Winter Haven Women’s Hospital
WINTER HAVEN WOMEN’S HOSPITAL announces the opening of its new pediatric unit. The new pediatric...
Stick to your ‘healthy lifestyle’ guns
THE CONNECTION between poor diet, obesity, and cardiovascular disease is not one that is hard...
Senior Living: Understanding the difference, Part II: Memory care
LAST EDITION, I covered the distinct differences between independent senior living and assisted living. To...
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, Part I: Are they practical?
DENTAL IMPLANTS are a viable option for most patients experiencing tooth loss. Fused with the...
Healthy Cook: Serving up fresh fish that the whole family will enjoy
GETTING MY FAMILY to like fish was a hard sell. The youngsters were not too...
The Heart of the Matter: The most life-threatening misconception of a heart attack
WHEN THE TOPIC of a myocardial infarction arises — commonly known as a heart attack...
Medical Advice: ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’ with these tips
MARCH MARKS the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is also the...
Q&A on stopping dental problems before they start
Doug Harvey, dental program manager at FDOH-Polk, talks preventive care to help you remain the...
Editor’s Dose: Tips for getting the little kids to eat seafood
WHAT IS IT that makes peanut butter and jelly, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and macaroni...
Reason to say ‘Cheese’
Technological advances and affordability give local patients more options in dental care DIANNE TANNER was...
Family Health: Three reasons to visit urgent care
YOUR HEALTH is your most valuable commodity. Although medical problems are inevitable, you can control...