What is the Definition of Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is a type of pain that continues or becomes worse over a long period of time, often beyond the normal healing time for an injury or illness. It can last for several months to many years and often affects physical and emotional well-being. Chronic pain can...Read More

Logo of the United States National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Examining major depressive disorder (MDD) When a discussion of depression is in the news most people tend to think that there is only one kind of depression. It is those who are diagnosed with depression...Read More

 “Waking Up” to a TV Ad Television ads are designed to grab our attention. Did you ever notice that pharmaceuticals ads spend a lot of time discussing side-effects, warnings, and a suggestion not to start any new medication without first checking with your doctor and/or pharmacist?  This morning we saw a new ad for Intermezzo....Read More

Typically, as people get older they require more medical attention and may be prescribed medication for anything from high blood pressure to prescription opiates for an old knee injury. People are living a lot longer than before and as a result people may end up taking prescription drugs for extended periods of time. In Florida,...Read More