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By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! In the world of Medicaid, there are a lot of misunderstandings and these “myths” can tend to be kind of “ingrained” and thus tough to correct.  For example, an estate planning client commented recently that she would have to spend down all the assets before getting her husband qualified for Medicaid…to …

Orangetheory Fitness provides an energized group fitness concept that has swept the nation. In just one hour, you’ll burn up to 1,000 calories while increasing both your metabolism and energy. The name Orangetheory comes from the “orange” or anaerobic heart rate zone that is seen during intense training. During your workout, your heart rate will be monitored and kept in this …

CANDIDATES FOR EYELID SURGERY Many patients complain of a tired or puffy eye look that makes them appear to be weary and fatigued. Often times this is related to the upper eyelid having disproportionate or excessive skin that droops over the lid. Whether this is related to aging, sagging of the skin due to over sun exposure, or from simply …

Nearly 24 Million Americans have COPD. Most of them are over the age of 40 and have a history of smoking, or being subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD is a disease that is encompassed by chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma, causing shortness of breath, productive coughing and inflammation of the airways. It is a progressive …

A small investment of your time can help save your life. Living in Florida, we all know the importance of sun safety and skin cancer screenings. Every hour a person dies of melanoma, and this year alone, over 76,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed. On average skin cancer screenings take about 10 minutes, which could potentially save your …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The popularity of regenerative, non-surgical treatments for painful hip conditions and osteoarthritis has grown in recent years, and with good reason. People want options that are less invasive, do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay, and that give successful long-term results. Being diagnosed with a labral tear or osteoarthritis no longer has to mean giving …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer The world will never forget the momentous day when four young men from Liverpool, England, walked onto the stage of the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. The Fab Four strolled onstage, squinting in the glare of the lights and smiling at the squealing fans, and that grainy black and white image became the music history icon …

By Dr. Ashley Ayoob Just like humans, cats and dogs can suffer from diabetes. Currently, one in every 100 – 500 pets develops this condition. And professionals within the veterinary industry expect this number to rise in coming years. So, as a pet owner, what do you need to know? 1. Prior to a diagnosis, your four-legged friend won’t act …

By Alex Anderson I have this incredibly wealthy friend. Well, he’s wealthy by my standards anyhow. If I had to guess, his net worth  is somewhere north of say, a hundred million dollars. He’s also very  giving. One of the kindest people you’ll every meet. And he has, at times, been very generous to me. Which, by the way, gave …

A common challenge faced in the medical field is finding the cause of an individual’s limb swelling. Any limb swelling may be your body’s way of letting you know there is a potential underlying condition that can cause even more damage if left untreated. When swelling in a limb becomes chronic, pinpointing the origin is vital to getting proper treatment. …