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By Todd D. Smith, MPT Every year many Americans make New Year’s resolutions for an increased commitment to exercise.  We do this because we understand the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.   For those diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, the importance of exercise is even more crucial because regular exercise with an exercise program designed to target symptoms of …

Like most of the population, we are embarking upon our New Year’s resolutions at this time of year. Have you vowed to get healthier? That’s one of the most common goals attempted, but often times we grow weary of our objectives before we even get a chance to reach the fitness level we desire. Why Do We Fall Short? Usually …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions. I have RESOLVED to renew and further my commitment to the education of the general public and physician community regarding the wide variety of presentations of correctable superficial venous insufficiency. …

By Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, MD and Alison Glassman PA-C What is Pelvic Floor? In women, the pelvic floor is comprised of the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues, and nerves. The pelvic floor supports the bladder, uterus, ovaries, vagina, and rectum. Men have similar pelvic floor components, but they support the prostate, urethra, reproductive organs, and rectum. What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? This …

Diamond Oaks Village, located in beautiful Bonita Springs, Florida is a brand new, active lifestyle apartment community for seniors 55 and over.  This luxurious, independent living community boasts spacious, beautifully appointed 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans to suit every need.   With a friendly, on site staff and management team, Diamond Oaks Village provides easy, maintenance-free living. …

Do you know that 3 million Americans are suffering from a dangerous eye disorder that can rob them of their sight and nearly  1.5 million of them DO NOT EVEN KNOW THEY HAVE IT? Glaucoma is referred as a “sneaky sight stealer” because, unfortunately, there are minimal symptoms associated with the disease and the miniscule indicators can cause up to …

Do you suffer from symptoms or conditions that doctors can’t explain? Are you tired all the time? It could be your thyroid. “I’m tired all the time, I have no motivation. I can’t concentrate. I’m cold all the time. I’m gaining weight and eating the same. I’m constipated.” These very common complaints are all symptoms of low thyroid function. There …

We all know the risk factors for Coronary Heart disorders, like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, a poor diet, diabetes, stress, and aging. But, did you know that there is a post-holiday heart attack correlation? For years medical researchers have been aware of the unfortunate uptake in coronary failure during the holidays and into the New Year. There have …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. One Florida legal question that is often asked, and is the subject of some debate within the Florida legal community, is whether a Homestead in Florida should be titled into a revocable living trust? Defining a Florida Resident In Florida, a homestead is generally understood as one’s personal place of residence. This means that one …

By Justin Ceravolo, PharmD January is a month of new beginnings, a time when many begin their New Year’s resolutions for better health and happiness. It is also Thyroid Awareness Month, which means this month is the time to ensure that your body is functioning at its best. An under-recognized problem in America, disorders associated with the thyroid gland can …