Among the essential functions of Vitamin D is calcium absorption for strong bones, teeth and muscles. Unfortunately, about 40 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient, leading to osteoporosis and other bone health issues as you age. That's why it's vital to get your daily recommendation of 600 International [...]
Stuck inside on a cold December day, 7-year-old Jackson resident Julian Rosenthal and his little brother were roller skating in the kitchen while their mom, Rebecca, watched them. With limited activity options outside the home due to COVID-19, Rebecca was accustomed to finding creative ways to keep the boys [...]
We’ve been wearing a mask and social distancing for one year now, but is there anything more we can be doing to stay well? Besides getting the vaccine when it's available to you, CentraState Chief Medical Officer James Matera, DO, suggests these 3 ways to build a stronger immune [...]
A string of falls and a car accident left Whiting resident Nanette Neves in constant agony. Plagued with numbness and pain in her leg and lower back, she endured eight years of treatments to manage the pain. When she had trouble getting out of bed, she knew it was [...]
If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, you may meet a specialist known as a hospitalist who leads the care of inpatients. CentraState hospitalist Irfana Khan, MD, FHM, shares more about these physicians and how they help patients navigate their hospital stay. Hospitalists are… [...]
It’s much easier to prevent something from happening than treat it once it does. In other words, to help ensure a man is healthy at 75 years of age, disease must be prevented at age 50. Men, in particular, are often reluctant to go to the doctor for preventive [...]
While it is often associated with misconceptions, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a specialized treatment that can be very effective in certain people struggling with severe depression and certain other behavioral health conditions not helped by medication or psychotherapy. Moustafa H. Shafey, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist on staff at CentraState, [...]
Prolonged sitting—that many of us have been doing more of during COVID— is one of the biggest health challenges today. It is linked to high blood sugar, increased blood pressure, and more body fat. Even getting the recommended amount of daily exercise can't negate sitting for extended periods. Beth [...]
Before you swear off sugar for the rest of your life, take heed. Cutting sugar consumption—in particular added sugars—has many benefits, including a lower risk of chronic diseases, reduced inflammation and weight loss. That being said, you don’t need to pass up sweets altogether, says Natalie Meltzer, a registered [...]
By Charlsie Celestine, MD No matter how old you are when your gynecologist delivers the news that you’ve had a “bad” pap, a feeling of dread and uncertainty overtakes you. But just how bad is that news? That depends. Before the panic sets in, it’s important to understand what’s [...]
