Are you ready to achieve optimal health and finally shed that extra weight or reverse the pre-existing conditions that are so dangerous to your health? Don’t wait any longer. Our Lifestyle Modification Program starts on September 30th! With the Lifestyle Modification program, our team of physicians and registered dietitians are committed to helping you achieve … Continued
Every year as fall approaches, doctors, health care providers, and public health experts begin reminding everyone that it’s critical to get the flu shot. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important than ever before. To start, if you become infected with COVID-19, getting the influenza virus as well can make a difficult … Continued
Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a medical condition that inhibits normal digestion by interfering with movement of food through the stomach and into the small intestine. The specific cause is unknown, but the disorder commonly occurs as a complication of diabetes as well as some surgeries. August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, a … Continued
Bone density tests measure the strength of your bones. They help determine your risk for sustaining a bone fracture. Let’s consider when you might need a bone density test and when you don’t. Bone is a highly dynamic tissue that is constantly undergoing remodeling with bone resorption and bone formation occurring simultaneously. Peak bone mass … Continued
While Lung Cancer annually affects over 210,000 Americans and is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths, it is treatable if caught early. According to the American Lung Association, the probability of surviving 5 years or more improves by 56% when lung cancer is caught before it spreads. At The Medical Group of South Florida, … Continued
Grief is the way we respond to a significant loss. While we often think of it as mourning the death of a loved one, many kinds of loss can cause grief, including: the death of a pet the loss of a job the end of a relationship a move to a new location a diagnosis … Continued
As coronavirus quarantine restrictions begin to lift, the feeling of relief and excitement in getting back to day-to-day life is mixed with worry and stress over the unknown. It is important to realize that these feelings of stress can last long after a traumatic event and that such experiences impact our health in a big … Continued
Immunocompromised individuals are potentially at a higher risk for severe illness from the coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We’re here to help — here is some general information about what it means to be immunocompromised, and how you can protect yourself. This information is specific to people who are … Continued
Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disease that kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan. As the disease advances, the brain shrinks dramatically due to cell death. Individuals lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends, and … Continued
It is important to protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays to lessen your risk of skin cancer and melanoma. It is also crucial to regularly check your skin for anything out of the ordinary and to alert your doctors to any changes, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. How do I know if I should … Continued
