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Therapy for Speech and Swallowing Complications

People who have trouble swallowing, a problem called dysphagia, also often experience speech problems. It happens when the disease damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that make these tasks happen. For some people, these problems are mild. Others have a harder time dealing with severe symptoms. But treatments and techniques can help you improve your speech and …

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June Cataract Awareness Month Cataracts: third leading cause of blindness in the United States

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Studies suggest that everyone who lives long enough will get cataracts, although there may be some reduced risk for individuals who eat properly, avoid sun exposure and do not smoke. A cataract is not a disease but an aging process similar to graying hair. As the eye ages, the normal lens inside the eye …

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Prenuptial Agreements in Florida [An Important Estate Planning Document]

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. When most people think about getting a prenup, they immediately visualize the stereotypical rich older dude marrying a young babe.  So, today’s topic is in honor of men’s health month here at Health & Wellness. The pre-nup (“prenuptial agreement”), as well as its alter ego the post-nup (“postnuptial agreement”) are actually very important documents for …

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TROUBLE SLEEPING AT NIGHT? IT COULD BE YOUR VEINS

By Patrick Nero, MD, FACS – Vein Specialists There are many reasons people have trouble sleeping at night, but there is one cause that is often overlooked.  If you have restless legs, leg cramps or night time urination keeping you up, then chronic venous insufficiency may be the cause. Venous insufficiency is a very common and underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of …

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What is Alzheimer’s disease?

By Doreen DeStefano The Alzheimer’s Foundation of American describes the disease as follows: • Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. • These neurons, which produce the brain chemical, or neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, break connections with other nerve cells and ultimately …

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Compression Devices: Effective Treatment for Limb Swelling

By Alyssa Parker Many individuals attempt to manage their limb swelling through various treatments such as compression stockings, exercise, diuretics, and elevation with little or no results. Limb swelling, also known as edema, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common conditions where limb swelling is the first symptom include venous insufficiency, post operative …

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Putting Safety First for Seniors

By Deanna Bookout When was the last time you thought about home safety? How about the safety of your aging parents in their home; have you checked their home for general safety measures recently? Medical professionals will tell you how important it is for adult children to annually perform a safety check of their aging parents’ homes in order to …

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5 Reasons To Use In-Home Care

The physical and mental decline that comes with the aging process affects everyone in a different way. Some seniors find it particularly difficult to cope with the limitations of age. As a result, they may turn to denial and refuse assistance from loved ones. Services that provide in-home care staff offer a gentle alternative to senior homes. Even the most …

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Travel Safety for Your Fury Friends

During this busy time of year, we’re more inclined to take our pets on the road with us, whether it’s to visit family and friends, or for an event, our animals are more opt to join us on the road during the holiday season. We’ve all seen it, but hopefully you haven’t done it; the dog jumps over into the drivers …

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Do You Have “Orthovenous” Disease? When Orthopedic and Venous Disease Collide.

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI – Vein Specialists “Orthovenous” disease you ask?  What is that?  Is that even a disease or a word?  Well…not exactly, but it is a neologism I have created to describe a much more common entity I have encountered in my vein focused practice.  Patients with orthopedic disease are of the age group that has …

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