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With hurricane season in full swing, many are wondering if we will be hit again by another Irma or Michael this year. While many people speculate about the excessively warm water and worry about tropical storms and hurricane risks, it’s imperative to have a plan and those plans must include preparations for your pets. Having a bag packed for your furry …

Dr. Katia Taba, Personalized Retina Care of Naples Dry eyes affects millions of individuals in the United States; it occurs when the quantity or quality of tears diminishes and can no longer lubricate the eye adequately. Dr. Katia Taba, Retina Specialist of Personalized Retina Care of Naples, agrees with the following publication from the AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) concerning dry …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos As men age, they will start to experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. The symptoms for males and females are very similar; however, for men, as they age and their hormonal testosterone levels begin to decline, most men will experience a lack of energy, low libido, loss of muscle, weight gain, decreased mental focus, hair loss and low …

When we have foot pain or injury, it can be extremely difficult to heal without the proper treatment; this is especially true because we are continually putting weight and pressure on our feet daily, which can limit the facilitation of healing. Many people are unaware of the fact that physical therapists are an excellent alternative to treating certain foot and ankle …

Psoriasis is considered to be an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 125 million people worldwide. It is characterized by the the chronic formation of skin lesions, red patches, papules and plaque. These formations may appear in localized areas of the body or throughout the entire body, depending on an individual’s condition. Psoriasis is known to trigger intense bouts of itching. …

By Luga Podesta, MD Director of Regenerative Sports Medicine Bluetail Me\dical Group-Naples Since May is arthritis awareness month, I would like to present some of the common facts and myths about arthritis. Arthritis affects people in many different ways and can attack most joints in our bodies. By the year 2030, it is estimated that 67 million Americans will be …

By Bonie Montalvo Summer break is fast fading and another school year is upon us. Before sending your children back to school, review the following and how they may impact your family. Sales Tax Holiday The 2019 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 2, 2019, and runs through Tuesday, August 6, 2019. During this period, everyone (do not need …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare general Annual Election Period also known as AEP is every Oct 15-Dec 7 with January 1st effective date. In 2019 we had a new Open Enrollment Period where you could have made one Medicare Advantage Plan change or went back to Original Medicare and you could have bought a standalone …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 75 million or roughly 1 in every 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure.1 To make matters worse, only about half (54%) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control putting them at greater risk for a number of potentially life-threatening conditions that include heart attack, stroke, …

The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes, located on Radio Road in Naples, is slated to open by the end of this year. This premiere rental community will offer seniors assisted living and memory care services in an upscale, resort-style setting. With our sales center now open, folks are able to reserve their specific apartment at pre-opening prices – which are …