Charlotte Edition

By James W. Mallonee I’ve frequently been asked if a trust that becomes irrevocable be changed. The short answer is yes, but that will depend on the intent the Grantor placed into the language of their trust. The biggest example of when this arises is who is chosen as the Trustee. The beneficiaries may not like the ways and means …

In July, UV Safety Month reminds us of the connection between ultraviolet (UV) light and cancers of the skin, lips and eyes and it educates us about ways we can protect ourselves from UV rays. The majority of all skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV light rays – either from the sun (a natural source) or from an …

In the United States, Alzheimer’s affects 6.2 million Americans, and that number is expected to rise exponentially over the next decade. To date, there has been no meaningful cure for the disease, but in June of this year, the FDA approved a new drug, Aduhelm (aducanumab), for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. Because Aduhelm provides a meaningful therapeutic advantage over existing …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. If you’re over 50 years old, you may start experiencing some decline in your cognitive health. Cognitive impairment and dementia are a growing concern. It’s a well-known fact that, as we get older, we tend to experience some level of decline in our cognitive ability. For some of us it may be mild, and for …

There are various forms of medical marijuana such as smoking, tinctures, vapors and edibles, but many people are still uncertain of which form is best for them personally. And that’s a critical question and more importantly, it’s why a certified medical marijuana doctor with extensive research and experience is your best option. The physicians at Certified Marijuana Doctors take great …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 2020 was certainly a trying year for all of us with COVID19 changing the way we live, work and even who we meet. Health Insurance is often looked at as a bill that is optional and not necessary. Really? Why would you not consider your health and life not the most …

By: Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine What’s causing your shoulder pain? Is it due to instability? Could it be a rotator cuff tear? A labral tear? Arthritis? Inflammation? Swelling? Bone edema? Tendinosis (tendon degeneration)? A pinched nerve? More and more studies continue to show that shoulder MRI results often cannot predict why the patient is experiencing pain. This is the …

High blood pressure (hypertension) has little to no symptoms and is often referred to as a silent killer. It can lead to stroke, heart disease, and sudden cardiac arrest. It’s imperative to check your blood pressure regularly. Typically, the systolic blood pressure (top number) rises with age, while the diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) tends to fall. However, any changes …

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging his patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Simon Grinshteyn, M.D., FAPWHc, BC-ADM, a family medicine physician with Bayfront Health …

It is estimated there are 17 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today; yet researchers are just beginning to understand the complex issues that are a part of survivors’ lives. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), survivorship focuses on “ … the physical, mental, emotional, social and financial effects of cancer that begin at diagnosis and continue through treatment …