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  • To Bare or Not to Bare (Your Feet, that Is)

    Whether it’s the sand between your toes or the tickle of grass beneath your feet, there’s nothing like the feeling of going barefoot. And in Florida, it’s warm enough to go shoeless almost all year long.

  • Is It Grief or Depression? How to Tell the Difference

    Grief is a common, expected experience as a child or teenager processes difficult life circumstances. Depression, however, is a mood disorder that can be prolonged and serious. Because depression left untreated can be harmful and lead to suicidal or other risky behaviors, recognizing the difference between the two is vital.

  • Should I Wear Gloves or Just Wash My Hands?

    While wearing gloves is recommended for some activities — such as cleaning with chemicals or caring for someone who is ill — wearing them while running errands or performing everyday tasks isn’t necessary. In fact, by not adhering to proper guidelines, you may be spreading germs rather than keeping you and your loved ones protected.

  • Does My Child Have an Upset Stomach or Appendicitis?

    You’re driving back from a family outing and each time your car rolls over the neighborhood speed bumps your youngest child cries out. When you ask what’s wrong, they whimper and struggle to explain. Then you recall how earlier that day when the kids were playing outside, your child abruptly stopped and complained of a sore belly. Is it an upset stomach or could these complaints point to something more serious – like appendicitis? 

  • Do Fidget Spinners Actually Work or Are They a Distraction?

    A new toy craze that claims to increase students’ focus has taken over many schools across the country.

  • Why Do I Feel Hot (or Cold) All the Time?

    As a family physician, I see patients every day with a variety of symptoms and conditions.

  • Sinus Headache or Migraine? How To Tell the Difference

    When you have a headache, it can be hard to pinpoint the cause. Is it a sinus headache? Is it a migraine? While it may not matter to you in the aching, painful moment, understanding the difference between the two can help you to manage your pain more effectively. 

  • How Do I Decide Between a Urologist or Gynecologist?

    For women experiencing health issues in the pelvic region, it may seem natural to seek help from an OB-GYN. But sometimes, a urologist is the better option for “down there” care. 

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Is It Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's?

    An estimated 3 million Americans live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and as many as 70,000 people are newly diagnosed in the United States each year.  Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common types of IBD — both conditions cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. What sets these two conditions apart?

  • Vaping: A Safe or Dangerous Alternative to Smoking?

    E-cigarettes are the most common tobacco product used by today’s youth. In 2016, two million middle and high school students in the U.S. said they had used e-cigarettes in the past 60 days. But it’s not just a youth habit. In 2014,12.6 percent of adults had tried an e-cigarette, with 3.7 percent of adults using e-cigarettes regularly.