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The Link Between Hearing Loss and Kidney Disease Understanding the Connection

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Hearing loss and kidney disease are two separate health conditions, but recent research has shown that there may be a connection between the two. Understanding this connection can help individuals who are at risk for both conditions take preventative measures to maintain their health. Kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys are unable …

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TRUSTEE RESIGNATION

TRUSTEE

By James W. Mallonee Trustees who are appointed by a testamentary document are generally considered to remain as the trustee through the life of the trust’s beneficiary. But suppose the person who is the beneficiary of a trust instrument is 10 years of age and in good health. This means that the trust may continue (and the trustee must remain …

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Heart Disease in Women: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Heart Disease

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC As an invasive cardiologist, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that heart disease can have on women. Despite the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, many women are still unaware of the risks and symptoms associated with this condition. In this article, …

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Can Omega-3 Fish Oil Help Prevent Muscle Wasting?

Omega-3 Fish Oil

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Muscle wasting. It’s a nasty phenomenon that scares many of us over the age of 40 – especially when we stand naked in front of the mirror! Known more formally as sarcopenia, muscle wasting is a major issue. As many as 25-45% of older adults in the United States suffer from problematic loss of muscle mass …

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A Holistic Approach to Heart Healthy Eating: Nourishing Your Body and Mind

Healthy Eating

When it comes to heart health, many of us focus solely on what we eat. While a heart-healthy diet is undoubtedly crucial, a holistic approach to heart health considers not only the food we consume but also our overall lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and social connections. In this article, we will discuss how a holistic approach to heart healthy eating can …

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Work (out) smarter, not harder with Emsculpt NEO

Emsculpt NEO

If you could lose fat and gain muscle without working out and see results in around 2 months, would you do it? Is it possible? Is there technology that can sculpt the body and make us look better? It’s not a dream. The day has finally arrived! Emsculpt NEO is a nonsurgical body contouring device that combines high-intensity focused electromagnetic …

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Does Your Financial Advisor Have Your Best Interest at Heart?

Financial Advisor

Carol Clark, CFA Do you take care of yourself? Your mind, your body, your spirit? Self-care might include eating well, exercising, getting enough sleep, or trying to do something you enjoy each day. But what about your money? Financial health is just as critical as your overall physical health. You might be interested in diversifying your portfolio, retirement planning, setting …

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How can Yoga help patients with Parkinson’s Disease?

By Ramon A. Gil, M.D., Medical Director, Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of SWFL Dr. Gil had the opportunity to ask Shebani, Can Yoga Help Patients with Parkinson’s Disease? Shebani: I recently had a wonderful interaction with a chair yoga student who has Parkinson’s disease. She excitedly came to me after class to share that she was overjoyed to experience stillness …

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Survive Skin Cancer

Skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States, is the result of the abnormal growth of skin cells. Cancer can affect skin anywhere on the body but most frequently appears on skin that is exposed to the sun. There are more than a million new cases of skin cancer in the United States each …

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Purple Tea… For Women of Color… Every Color!

Purple Tea

Accounting for an estimated 30 percent of new cancer cases in women each year, breast cancer has impacted more than 3.8 million women in the United States. Those who have not been diagnosed are considered at average risk, about 13 percent or 1 out of 8 women. However, family history, race, ethnicity, and genetics can increase your risk of breast …

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