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Do your legs hurt? Do you have swelling or numbness and tingling in your legs or feet? Multiple health conditions can cause tingling sensations in the feet and legs, such as diabetes or MS, but often it is associated with varicose veins. One out of two people over the age of 50 have varicose veins, but that’s not to say …

By Christina M. Freise Pollitt, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CDP – Speech-Language Pathologist Preparing for ‘back to school’ means much more than simply stocking up on colored pencils and spiral-bound notebooks. It is often  a time of new beginnings, new experiences, and for some parents, when they first realize something may be “wrong” with their child’s speech, language, reading or feeding …

A Natural Part of Aging It is often believed that sensory loss is a “natural part of aging.” As we age, our senses change. People often recognize that they are experiencing changes to senses like taste, vision, and hearing. They add a little more salt to their food, move the book a little closer, and turn the volume of the …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Dr. Taba, Retina Specialist from Personalized Retina Care of Naples, wants you to be mindful of protecting your eyes from the sun. She recommends the following guidelines provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your eyes1 Most of us remember to protect our skin by applying sunblock, …

We’re all facing new challenges, and new routines as we go back to work in the office, or outside of the home and kids are preparing to head back into the classroom. After months of being quarantined at home, what will happen to our pets who have become accustomed to us always being around? Will they go through separation anxiety? …

By Greg Pascucci Now more than ever, retirement living offers value and services that create a maintenance-free, fully-supported lifestyle. Additionally, prospective residents can feel secure knowing there is a committed team of professionals, dedicated to ensuring residents’ health, safety and well-being. “These are uncertain times; however, residents have peace of mind knowing they have an extended family here to provide …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP Welcome to part three of my functional medicine series. In part one (June 2020), I defined and explained functional medicine. In part two (July 2020), I discussed the three major triggers of illness and the three organ systems that they affect. Today, I will be talking about the four horsemen of disease. The …

Provided by Nina Azwoir When making investing decisions, it may seem like we have to predict the future. Unless you have a secret time machine, it is an impossible task. When we are faced with difficult decisions, especially during times of uncertainty and volatility, our minds take shortcuts. For example, when we are trying to predict the future, our minds …

Nicolas Perez, M.D. – Korunda Pain Management Center August is National Relaxation Month, but that can be difficult to do when you’re faced with daily lingering pain. One of the most widespread forms of chronic pain is low back pain. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of low back pain. As the spinal joints and discs break down, …

By Sydney Tateo, DNP, APRN Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by an overactive immune system which causes skin cells to build up. The excess skin cells accumulate to form red, inflamed, plaques. Some individuals may develop a type of psoriasis which also affects the joints, called psoriatic arthritis. Treatment for psoriasis has come a long way. For small focal …