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Chronic pain is one of the most common health-related issues that affect adults worldwide. Estimates suggest that 1 in 5 people experience some type of chronic pain. At over 1 billion affected individuals, it’s no wonder why health agencies classify chronic pain as a severe threat to public health. Luckily, medical marijuana is legal in many states, including Florida. Read …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, NhD, APRN, DNP Cancer affects millions of people each year in the United States. While some cancers can be treated without chemotherapy or radiation therapy, the majority of cancer does need intervention to destroy the cancer cells and stop them from proliferating any further. Cancer Treatment Whether cancer treatment entails surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, reconstructive surgery, …

By Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, M.D. and Kailen Gonzalez, PA-C Vasectomy provides permanent male birth control by severing the tubes through which sperm pass to mix with semen. These tubes are called the vas deferens. Sperm are produced in the testicles and stored in an adjacent structure called the epididymis. During sexual climax, the sperm migrate from the epididymis through the vas …

Google the season “spring” and you’ll see images of blooming flowers, butterflies and birds, or find quotes about gardens, happiness and new beginnings. At Starkey, we hear a lot from our hearing aid wearers that spring signals a time of planning and renewal. It’s the season many of you visit your hearing professional to get earwax buildup removed or bring …

When your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia has reached the point of needing more care than you can provide in the home, how will you know what is the right fit for them? Memory Care Communities abound in South West Florida. How will you ever find the right one? That is where Ultimate Resource Health Network comes in. Our …

Many strokes could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and working with your health care team to control health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. You can help prevent stroke by making healthy lifestyle choices.  Choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you prevent stroke. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Eating foods low …

For the past 18 years, Angelo and Patricia Dabiero have brought a little piece of the University of Notre Dame to Florida. The couple, who met on the campus in Indiana some 62 years ago, has been hosting a 1962 class reunion for nearly two decades. This year, they welcomed close to 50 Fighting Irish alums to their home at …

Arthritis is the presence of inflammation and swelling of the cartilage in the lining of the joints usually in the presence of increased fluid accumulation in the joints. The prevalence of arthritis increases with age, however, people of all ages can be affected. It is often associated with more than 100 identifiable disorders. When we hear the term arthritis, most …

When one thinks of arthritis, one usually thinks of joint pain and debilitation. While pain is a well-known and ubiquitous symptom of arthritis that accelerates the rate of debilitation, there is new research leading to new hope for those suffering from this disease. Before we speak more about this new research, let’s first discuss arthritis and clarify the disease and …

By Marek Zajac, FootXperts Founder and CEO 80 percent of people have foot dysfunctions which don’t necessarily cause foot pain, but are responsible for their knee pain, back pain, sciatica, hip joint pain, posture problems, imbalance and other painful conditions. The reason and explanation for that is simple: Your body works as a chain of muscles and bones and your …