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Life-giving Attitude Part One: The Top FivePercent By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church In my twenties, I was fortunate enough be in sales for a number of years. As in most sales careers, training on social interaction for the purpose of making the sale is imperative, especially for a greenhorn like I was at the time.  …

By Jonathan M. Frantz,  MD, FACS It is estimated that nearly 114 million people in the United States are struggling with the frustratingly natural eye condition called presbyopia.  Typically occurring in those over 40, presbyopia reduces the ability of the eye to focus on near objects, causing blurry reading vision. An advanced surgical procedure to treat this condition is now …

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder.  The condition usually comes on slowly but can progress to complete immobility of the shoulder accompanied by severe pain. What Causes Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder can be triggered by an injury that inhibits use of the joint, due to pain.  A sedentary lifestyle …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI Venous insufficiency, or leaky veins, is a medical disease that, if left untreated, can lead to long-term health problems. Yet, it can be easily evaluated and often remedied permanently through a minimally invasive procedure. Lesley Colantonio says she had significant varicose veins. “I thought they looked really nasty,” remembers the 41-year-old senior special events …

By Jeff Spector, Lead Designer – Curtis Allen Designs Like most people, I occasionally dream about retiring somewhere fun—say, to a houseboat in Seattle, or a one-bedroom rental in Brooklyn, or maybe a chateau in Provence. But I have another fantasy, this one involving a place closer to heart, as in, my home. In this scenario, I stay exactly where …

Many people assume that falling is just a part of getting older. But the reality is that falls are never normal—and there are steps you can take to prevent them from happening.   STEP 1: BUILD YOUR STRENGTH Exercise can boost strength in muscles that help you stay balanced, such as those in your legs and core. Physical activities such …

Many of you have been thinking about trying acupuncture for that nagging back or neck pain.  You have done the research, and now you are ready to schedule an appointment. You google acupuncture and a variety of different type of providers come up in the search results.  Acupuncture, in Florida, is currently being provided by a variety of different health …

By James W. Mallonee If you are concerned about what might happen to you or your child in the event you are no longer able to care for yourself or your child, then you should consider having a Pre-need Guardianship document prepared in the event a catastrophic condition affects your person and property.  Moreover, with the recent press concerning some …

By David Ebner – Staff Writer    Each year, the American Lung Association releases the State of the Air Report, accounting for the air quality of major counties in the United States. It’s probably not news that metropolitan areas throughout the state received varying results in air quality. It may be surprising that not a single Florida city made the …

By Jana K. Sabo Coordinator/Equity Officer – Florida SouthWestern State College One of the most effective ways to prevent a sexual assault from occurring is to be an effective bystander.  Most people have heard of the Bystander Effect (or Bystander Apathy) which is the theory that the likelihood of someone intervening to offer assistance to a victim greatly decreases when …