Collier Edition

By Krystal Smith, D.O. Self-breast exams are a useful tool to help diagnosis breast cancer early. It is imperative to use self-exam tools at home coupled with tra- ditional medical imaging and other diagnostic recommendations by your physician. If you feel a new lump, don’t panic, just make an appointment with your doctor as soon as you can. Very often …

There are a number of different types of skin cancer, however, melanoma is the most harmful of them all.  Every hour a person dies of melanoma; this year alone, over 130, 000 new cases will be diagnosed. Preventative measures and early detection are key. On average, skin cancer screenings take about fifteen minutes.  These few minutes of your time could …

By Dr. Carolina Young Peptides are comprised of numerous short chain amino acids that are the foundation for collagen and elastin and the contributes to the primary health of our skin. Peptides can be administered for multiple reasons and they can be topical, oral or iv administered. Peptides for the skin For the skin, peptides can firm, reduce inflammation, smooth …

By Stephanie Haridopolos, M.D., Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Chair and Board-Certified Family Medicine Practitioner As a parent, ensuring your child’s health and wellness is a top priority and, as a mother of three myself, I understand the stress that can go along with that. Scheduling and keeping routine appointments with a trusted health care provider – like your child’s pediatrician …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner More sellers are motivated to enter the market as home values continue to rise because of limited inventory and high demand in the Naples area. According to the February 2022 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), the overall median …

By Theresa Lynch, M.S., OTR/L, C.L.T. Lymphedema refers to chronic swelling in one or both of your arms, legs, or can occur in any part of the body. It is caused by a disruption or block-age in the lymphatic system. The blockage prevents lymph fluid from draining properly, and the result is a build-up of fluid, which leads to swelling. …

During the past year and a half due to the pandemic, people have become much more obsessed with hygiene. Many have joked about having OCD due to how many times they wash their hands each day, but for a person with OCD, it is no laughing matter. The distress that comes with the anxiety, urges and abnormal compulsions plague the …

By Adriana Villalobos, M.A. CCC-A If transportation or mobility are limiting your need to see a hearing specialist, or if you need routine ear health, AV Audiology and Hearing can help. A licensed Audiologist with over 30 years experience can visit your home to: *Check for ear wax *Conduct a comprehensive hearing exam *Provide hearing aid consultations *Fit or adjust …

Stress is our body’s natural response to the various demands that we put on it. In ancient times, our stressors usually came from life threatening situations like being confronted by a wild animal or an attack from another village. When under stress, our body begins to pump out stress chemicals including cortisol and norepinephrine, so that we are more alert, …

Summer is finally here and this “fun in the sun” season also happens to bring with it some hazards – especially for our pets. To make sure your pet’s summer season is as fun and safe as possible, Animal Oasis Veterinary hospital would like to share these important Summer Pet Safety Tips: Never leave your pet in a car! Parking …