Leading Profiles in Health

LEADING PROFILES IN HEALTH

Patrick Mangonon MD

A Surgeon Aspires to Preserve the Gift of Life

"Ultimately, for an operation to be successful, it is imperative that the quality and experience of the surgeon, nurses, surgical staff, and especially the hospital are topnotch,” says Dr. Mangonon, referring to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center where he has staff privileges to perform surgery on the heart and lung. more »

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Heart Disease Can Hurt Your Financial Health Too

You exercise, eat well and keep a close eye on your cholesterol. You may think you're doing everything you should do to avoid the effects of this leading cause of death in the United States, but are you overlooking preparations for the full scope of the impact of heart disease? more »

Could Your Back Pain be Caused by a Slipped Disc?

Back pain is a common complaint of Americans. Sixty to eighty percent of the U.S. population reports they suffer from some kind of back pain and five percent suffer from chronic back pain. It is the most frequent cause of activity limitation for people under the age of 45. A common cause of back pain is often a slipped disc (also called a herniated disc). more »

Survey: Americans’ Dirty Contact Lens Habits

Millions of Americans may be putting their eyes at serious risk every day by not using proper hygiene in caring for their contact lenses, a new survey reveals. more »