By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are new blood vessels that grow beneath the retina and disrupt vision. These blood vessels grow in an area called the choroid, the area between the retina and the sclera (the white part of your eye). The choroid supplies oxygen and nutrients to the eye. CNVM occur when new …

Low testosterone has long been the bane of many men’s existence. It wreaks havoc with your sex drive, causes hair loss, makes you tired and can even change your personality and cause depression. However many men may not realize there are many health issues associated with low testosterone. It is important to understand the health issues that can be caused …

By Aaron E. Bronson, Doctor of Chiropractic If you’ve ever suffered from a migraine headache, you know how helpless and miserable it can make you feel. People who suffer through migraines experience limited mobility, often unable to speak or function normally due to the intensity and duration of the pain. On days like these, some seldom make it out of …

By Suheil Khuri M.D. Exercise is important for several reasons. It does burns calories. It boosts metabolism for a few hours post-workout, and for the long term if we build muscle mass. Exercise also improves insulin sensitivity making our bodies better at using calories for energy as opposed to storing fat. However, as many of us have experienced, these benefits …

By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. – What is Cold Laser Therapy? Cold laser therapy, otherwise known as low level laser therapy or low light laser therapy (LLLT), has been scientifically proven to increase healing in a targeted area by over 400%. LLLT (Low Level Laser therapy) is a painless, sterile, non-invasive, drug-free treatment used to heal a variety of pain …

Dr. Emery E. Alford, Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Florida SouthWestern State College All I ever wanted to do was play the drums. I still vividly remember sitting on the floor of my mother’s kitchen at a very young age with pots and pans of many shapes and sizes arranged in a circle as I flailed about …

By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. A common problem for many people is the loss or recession of their gums.  This can be caused from a variety of reasons including genetics (let’s blame mom and dad), trauma, poor/ improper oral hygiene or a number of other issues. What Can Happen: As the gum recedes, the jaw bone beneath it …

Congestive heart failure can cause other organs such as your kidneys and liver to fail as well. Untreated CHF can also cause damage to your heart valves, and may lead to the development of blood clots, which increase your risk of stroke. Not all conditions that lead to congestive heart failure can be reversed, but treatment can mitigate the symptoms …

By Daniel Lindenberg, MD, PA – We have all experienced heartburn or acid reflux periodically. When is it time to seek professional help? Acid reflux is a normal physiologic process where the gastric contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. When heartburn occurs infrequently, less than once a week, a simple over the counter antacid can work well. …

Going somewhere this summer? The point of a vacation is to relax, not stress, but hearing loss can sometimes get in the way of your mental detox. So plan ahead: check what accommodations for individuals with hearing loss exist at your hotel or resort, with your travel arrangements and the attractions at your destination. Proper preparation and advance research will …