Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for adults, so it’s great that you are thinking about starting a health program. Health programs can be casual, or structured; maybe you will record your steps on your smartphone, or maybe you will work with a personal trainer and Read More
Is Your Heart Beating Too Fast?
First love. Meeting someone famous. Seeing a rainbow after a sensational Sarasota storm. It’s a special feeling when your heart skips a beat. But what if it feels as if your heart is beating too fast? Most often the causes are not dangerous but it helps to know what’s behind the sensation and what Read More
Guarding against peripheral artery disease
As we all know, walking is one of the best exercises you can do at any age. But when merely taking a stroll causes pain in your legs, it may be a sign of a serious circulatory condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when fatty deposits and calcium building up in the walls of Read More
Ask Your Doctor – Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Do any of these apply to you? You’re overweight. You tend to consume a lot of sugary foods and beverages. You experienced gestational diabetes when you were pregnant … but it went away. You have a relative with type 2 diabetes. You have been diagnosed with prediabetes. If so, you Read More
Hypothyroidism Versus Hyperthyroidism
According to the American Thyroid Association, as many as 20 million Americans may have some form of thyroid disease, and up to 60 percent may not even be aware of their condition. These are pretty alarming statistics, so we would like to describe two of the main thyroid conditions that Read More
Reasons to Visit an ENT Doctor (Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
If the first thing that came to mind when you thought of an ENT was “allergies and sinus,” you’re not alone, because ENTs do treat many patients suffering with allergies and sinus troubles, but primary care physicians and allergists also treat a good number of patients suffering with allergies and Read More
Do I actually need a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a medical test that allows your doctor to view the inside of your colon and diagnose any issues, such as colon cancer, that may be present. Using a thin, highly flexible camera and specialized instruments, your doctor can find polyps, ulcerations, inflammation, as well as spots Read More
Preventing Sport Injuries with Stretching
We’ve all heard everyone say that stretching is a vital part of the exercise routine, however, many of us think of stretching as something to do with the extra time we may have left at the end of our routine. It is important to note that stretching may help improve your athletic performance when Read More
