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Living beyond chronic pain and fatigue. Chronic pain and fatigue often occur together. Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. Pain and fatigue symptoms are expressed in many different ways throughout our bodies. Not all symptoms are present in any one case or in any one certain part of …

By Dr John Rand, D.V.M. This time of year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) receives considerably more phone calls than usual. Friends and relatives who come to visit may leave bags out where pets may have access to their medications. Keep any and all medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, safely away from your pets at all times. The …

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time of good cheer, parties and family gatherings, but it is not unusual for many of us to feel  sad, lonely or even anxious during the holidays. This condition, which has come to be called “holiday blues,” can occur with any holiday or vacation time.  It commonly happens at the end of …

By Arlene Knox, Senior Director of Development, Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation I have a pile of envelopes on my desk.  Some are multi-colored, some with pictures of children and families, others with printed messages of hope, and still some with beautiful stamps and graphics. It is the holiday season, and while many are from friends and family, many were …

By James W. Mallonee Consider the following situation, the children come to visit over the holidays and they begin to remark about your confusion or failing to manage your day-to-day activities.  They also begin assisting you frequently and state that you seem to be having difficulty with your vision and remembering things.  Moreover the children begin asking questions about what …

By Sandy Keir, CFP®, Suncoast Advisory Group I met a lovely woman at a charity function last week and we started talking about our families, where we came from and how we ended up on Florida’s Suncoast.   She told me that she owns her own company and that she’s very excited about the good year it’s having.  I congratulated her …

If you’ve ever watched ABC’s hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” then you know that dancing is hard work. Dance has long been known to be an excellent way to stay physically fit. But could there be mental and cognitive benefits to dancing as well? Recent studies have proven that symptoms of depression, stress, fatigue, and headaches can be …

Answers to help you make the right decisions. The annual election period runs from October 15 through December 7. During this time, those on Medicare have to make decisions and select options that will affect their health and financial wellbeing. In the weeks leading up to October, Medicare beneficiaries will receive between five and ten pounds of printed materials, all …

Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte – Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful imaging technique that holds great promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer. A non-invasive test, PET scans accurately image the cellular activity of the human body. PET scanning provides a more complete picture, making it easier for your doctor to diagnose problems, determine …

By Dr. Carl Klutke There are two types of incontinence that affect both men and women.  Stress and urge incontinence but there are new treatments available that are covered by your health insurance. Stress incontinence is leakage that occurs with physical stress, such as a cough or strain – especially during exercise like gardening or golf! Urge incontinence symptoms can …