Stop Losing Sleep Because of Restless Legs Syndrome
You want to sleep, you need to sleep, but unpleasant sensations in your legs have you tossing and turning all night. Called restless legs syndrome, this condition is one of the more common sleep disorders in the United States, affecting 5-10% of adults and 2-4% of children. If you want to get a good night’s rest, the Soffer […]
Common Chronic Conditions Your Primary Care Physician Can Help You Manage
The prevalence of chronic disease in the United States is nothing short of eye-opening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 6 in 10 adults have one disease, and 4 out of 10 are diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases, which account for a large part of the $4 trillion in annual health […]
When Is Your Leg Pain Cause for Concern?
To call your legs hard-working areas of your body would be an understatement, which also puts them in the line of fire for any number of painful conditions. If your leg pain stems from a cardiovascular issue, there is cause for concern, which makes recognizing the problem important. To help in that regard, Dr. Ariel Soffer and […]
Are Allergies Worse in the Summer?
Many of us live in Florida to avoid the harsh seasonal changes in weather, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have seasons. During the summer, certain changes take place in the world around us that can cause seasonal allergies to flare. Our team here at Soffer Health Institute, led by Dr. Ariel Soffer, understands how seasonal allergies can […]
Three Ways You Can Boost Your Heart Health This Summer
It’s an obvious statement, but your heart health is paramount to your overall health and should rise above all else in terms of importance. While that statement may be true, it’s hardly a plan, which is where we can help Facing something as large as your heart health is daunting, so Dr. Ariel Soffer and our team here at Soffer Health […]
Do I Just Have to Live With Varicose Veins?
Americans are no strangers to varicose veins — they affect one in five people, especially women. The problem with varicose veins is that once they develop, they rarely go away on their own, which makes treating them your only viable option for restoring your legs to “normal.” The good news is that there are several safe […]
Four Causes of Poor Circulation
The blood vessels in your legs have to fight both distance and gravity to circulate blood back to your heart, which means your lower limbs are often the first to show signs of poor circulation. There are many factors that can contribute to poor circulation, and understanding these is the first step toward helping your […]
The Potential Benefits of Weight-Loss MedicationThe Potential Benefits of Weight-Loss Medication
The benefits of losing weight are almost without limit, both mentally and physically. From boosting your confidence to safeguarding your cardiovascular health, weight loss can improve your life in extraordinary ways, which is why we offer weight-loss services here at Soffer Health Institute. Under the guidance of board-certified cardiologist Dr. Ariel Soffer and our team, we can set you on […]
Have You Scheduled Your Vein Evaluation?
Nearly half of Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease, which encompasses vascular disease. These risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Whether you know you have one of them or not, undergoing a vein evaluation is one of the best ways to stay one step ahead of your cardiovascular […]