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By Nasser Razack, MD, JD April is Parkinson’s awareness month. There are many actions we can take to impact the future of Parkinson’s disease, but none greater than its prevention. Our emphasis must switch from the treatment of the disease to its prevention by promoting better health and well-being. Inflammation is our immune system’s response when the body is attacked …

Did someone you know recently pass away and they left you in charge of their estate? Now what? The situation may seem intimidating or impossible, but the truth is, with the right guidance, it’s a manageable process. What is the Probate Process? The probate process allows you, the personal representative, to step into the shoes of the deceased. It gives …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor For more than five years, Ed Rycraft had to use a walker to get around. Hunched over and unable to bend his knees, he was in constant pain. When he and his daughter, Debbie Blank, moved to Venice, Blank had had enough. “I couldn’t stand to see him in so much pain,” she said. “As soon …

If you or a loved one are considering a lifestyle change, or if you need fulltime care, due to an illness, neurodegenerative or cognitive issues, issues, Senior Living Selections can help you traverse the confusing information and alleviate the pressure from specific senior community salespeople to help you make choices that suit your specific needs and goals without the added …

By Jeffrey Edwards, MD, RPVI For patients undergoing hemodialysis, they may be concerned about the vascular access points for their dialysis procedures. Hemodialysis treatments require vascular access, which is entry point to access your bloodstream, allowing blood to flow back and forth from your veins and arteries to the dialysis machine to clean the toxins and waste from the body …

Lifestyle choices correlate with the health of numerous body systems, including the brain, the microbiome, as well as the immune system’s capacity to ward off infectious disease. Most people understand that getting quality sleep, reducing anxiety, exercising, socializing, and eating a nutrient-dense diet are all critical for overall health and wellness. In addition to healthy lifestyle factors, adding supplements is …

By Scott Prickett, O.D. Each day, roughly 2,000 workers will sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical attention. These injuries vary from simple eye strain from staring at a computer for too long, to trauma that may lead to permanent damage, vision loss and even blindness. Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March highlights actions you can take to protect your …

Quitting tobacco is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health.1 Despite what you may think, it is never too late to quit smoking! In fact, you can experience several benefits of quitting smoking within minutes of cessation and can enjoy the benefits of quitting for years to come. As soon as a person quits, his …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD We’ve all heard of inflammation but what exactly is it? Inflammation is the response of our immune system to injury or infection. When it’s short-lived and targeted for specific purposes such as recovering from a cold, it’s a wonderful thing. However, long-term chronic inflammation can be deadly. That’s because long-term, chronic inflammation results in horrible …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Hearing loss effects individual of all ages for multiple reasons; however, there is evidence that those with kidney disease or kidney failure, have a high risk of developing hearing loss. An article published by the Kidney Foundation suggests the following: Hearing Loss is Common in Patients with Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease Older adults with moderate …