Florida Today: Surgeon Inspired by Doctor Who Saved His Life

Florida Today: Surgeon Inspired by Doctor Who Saved His Life

Florida Today recently featured Dr. Velarde, who was inspired to go into medicine after a doctor saved his life as a child. After that experience he decided he wanted to be a doctor so that he could help people. You can read more about Dr. Velarde’s story in the...
15,000 Steps a Day for Better Health?

15,000 Steps a Day for Better Health?

If you know anyone who has a fitness tracker, chances are you see them checking it periodically to see if they have reached their target number of steps for the day. The fitness tracking gear industry has made millions off of the notion that we need to get in a...
Farmers’ Market Freshness and Good Health

Farmers’ Market Freshness and Good Health

At Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute we know that good health and weight loss are things that can only be truly accomplished and maintained when we take care of our overall health, which must include healthy eating and regular exercise.  Healthy eating is a...