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Several advancements in recent years are helping more women beat cervical, uterine, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers, which occur in the reproductive organs. Each year in the United States, 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Once one of the most common causes of cancer deaths among women, cervical cancer’s death rate has declined by more than 50 percent over …

By Adam Bruno, Author of They Lied: The Real Cost of Your Retirement Americans made more charitable donations in 2020 than in 2019. In fact, gifts soared to a record $471 billion – a 5.1% increase from the prior year. This is even more remarkable given the fact that the vast number of regular charitable fundraising events, such as walks …

Dorothy Newberry is a delightful, petite, classy lady that thrives and looks forward to new things each day, and she just so happens to be 102 years old. To look at Dorothy, you would never know she is 102. She could easily pass for someone in their early 80’s. So, what is Dorothy’s secret to living well beyond 100? Here …

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) for Calcium Scoring uses special x-ray equipment to produce pictures of the coronary arteries to determine if they are blocked or narrowed by the buildup of plaque – an indicator for atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease (CAD). The information obtained can help evaluate whether you are at increased risk for heart attack. What is Cardiac CT for …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Every cancer patient deserves the best care possible close to home. At Advocate we believe patients should not have to travel far to receive compassionate care from world-class physicians using top-of-the-line technology. With the opening of Advocate Radiation Oncology’s new office in Naples, that vision continues to approach reality for the Southwest Florida community. Advocate now …

By Jodi Thomas I love Valentine’s Day. Not just the flowers and the chocolate and all that good stuff, but I have always loved the idea of celebrating love . . . and on a trivial note, seeing all the pink and red hearts just makes me happy for some reason. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my own heart. …

By Adam Bruno, Author of They Lied: The Real Cost of Your Retirement As an Author, Business Owner, and Certified Financial Fiduciary®, it has been a very busy 2021 for me. As we approach the end of 2021, I believe it is fair to say that this year has been challenging if you are in retirement. The families we serve …

The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. Advanced treatments, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, along with breakthrough research and state-of-the-art technologies that allow pathologists and physicians to identify genetic mutations in different types of cancer, have brought faster and …

Many Are Choosing to Prioritize Mental Health As Their Top 2022 Priority Using Neurofeedback To Improve Brain Function! If you are struggling with holiday stress that has turned into episodes of depression and/or anxiety, you are not alone. Many studies have shown that anxiety and depression may peak around the holidays and this may signify previous brainwave imbalances, which can …