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Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist People who have a certain form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may benefit from a specific mix of vitamins and minerals. Taking these nutritional supplements might help slow this eye disease. About 8 out of 10 people with AMD have the dry form. This condition is due to a breakdown or thinning of …

By Melissa Stanley R.N., B.S.N. Ahhhh the Holidays…. we have all been guilty of indulging a little too much during the season. Along with the guilt of maybe gaining a few pounds come the resolutions to eat healthier, lose weight, and start an exercise program. Research suggests that a staggering 80% of people who join a gym quit within five …

I’m not sure if you are like me, but looking back on last year, I’ve found myself asking, “What just happened?” I experienced such a broad range of emotions as I watched the S&P 500 enter a bear market, the bond market experience one of the worst six months in history, and inflation painfully climb. Regarding our money, finances, and …

By Dr. Anne Marie Tremaine When people call to book an appointment, they often schedule a “skin check,” but that term can be interpreted in many ways. To a dermatologist, a skin check signifies a head to toe examination looking for skin cancers, precancerous growths, and atypical moles. Most of the time and effort of the visit is dedicated to …

By Andrea Hayes, MD, F.A.C.E. Approximately 20 million Americans have thyroid disease and up to 60% are unaware that they have it. To promote awareness and detection, January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. What is the Thyroid? The thyroid gland is a very important endocrine organ that produces hormones essential for life. The small, butterfly shaped gland in the front …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner Speculation that home sales in October would drop dramatically in Collier County following Hurricane Ian was proven inaccurate as closed and pending sales for the month increased by 23.7 and 8.7 percent. Respectively, compared to closed and pending sales reported in September, according to the October 2022 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® …

Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It can also affect other areas and body functions including digestion, urination, and circulation. Your peripheral nervous system sends information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) …

Many Americans have set New Year’s resolutions regarding their weight. After the holidays, many of us find ourselves with a few extra pounds and understand the need to get to or maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is a national epidemic and we are seeing the toll it is taking on society in health care costs and other ways. But did …

By Cynthia Perthuis, CDP, CADDCT, CSA Whether it’s done from a place of love and devotion, or from necessity because it’s your job, caring for those with Alzheimer’s takes a tremendous amount of patience, acceptance, and understanding. Eventually, every caregiver, paid or unpaid, learns the truth of the statement, “All behavior is communication.” When someone with dementia is repeating the …

The thyroid is a small gland responsible for producing hormones that play a crucial role in many of the body’s systems — from cells and tissues to organs like the heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. Dysfunction occurs when the thyroid produces either too much or too little thyroid hormone. Either can disrupt the healthy functioning of vital organs — leading …