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The Month of February is dedicated to cancer prevention and awareness. According to the National Cancer Institute, here in the United United States, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed each year. Some of the most commonly diagnosed are breast, prostate, lung, and skin cancer. We focus so much on celebrating awareness, screenings, and survivorship throughout the …

By Sydney Tateo, DNP, ARNP With the current COVID-19 pandemic going on, we are all obsessing over sanitizing everything, from our hands to all the surfaces they touch. While this practice is critical in breaking the cycle of infection, all of this hand washing has inevitably left us feeling a bit dry. What can be done to combat this issue? …

By Catalina Quintero – Certified Holistic Health Coach and Team Beachbody Coach As the immune system becomes weaker, the ability to fight off viruses and bacteria becomes more difficult and problematic. It’s critical to stay healthy and boost the immune system; that’s why, along with good hygiene, so many people are also looking into preventative treatment methods. Each day, we …

Easter Grass: This time of year often revolves around Easter candy, baskets and egg hunts. When it comes to our pets, Easter grass in those baskets can be rather alluring. Cats and dogs may find it irresistible to play with it and to even try to eat it. This is a major health hazard to the safety of our beloved …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services As we all experience this unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 Virus, we are reaching out to offer support to the Hearing Impaired throughout Southwest Florida. If you wish to have service on your hearing aids while maintaining proper “social distancing”, we will be glad to help! We hope you and your loved ones …

By John Canterbury, M.D. This past September, federal health officials declared they had “potentially lifesaving information.” The information they were referring to was pertaining to a major blood pressure study. They ended the study more than a year ahead of schedule because they conclusively answered a question cardiologists have puzzled over for decades: How low should blood pressure go? According …

By Juan Teodoro, D.M.D. – Periodontal disease affects four out of five people over the age of 35. In its early stages it’s known as gingivitis, and if it progresses to a chronic condition it can result in periodontitis, which affects the bones surrounding the teeth. When left untreated it causes bone destruction, which can result in the loss of …

You may be able to take part in a clinical research study. What is PSVT? PSVT is a condition where the heart sometimes beats faster than normal (60-100 beats per minute). This happens when the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat are not working properly. During a PSVT episode, patients may feel palpitations (rapid heartbeat) caused by an increased heart rate …

Palm Coast Physical Therapy Balance disorders can be caused by multiple disease states of the inner ear, muscular system, or neurological conditions. Fortunately, these can be treated with physical therapy by repositioning crystals in the inner ear, regaining muscle strength, improving coordination, and balance reactions. Vestibular balance issues should not be ignored. At least 50 percent of the U.S. population …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples Viral forms of conjunctivitis, (pink eye) are the most common forms of the eye infection, and the most contagious. Conjunctivitis causes watery discharge and redness to one eye, which sometimes infects the other eye. It can also cause thick mucus in the eye that crusts over and you might feel swollen lymphnodes and …