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By Tom Everts PA-C, IFMCP Winter is coming, and with it comes the cold and flu season. There’s no better time to step back and assess your immune system and figure out what you could be doing better to stay healthy. We know the immune system for its role in fighting off illness once it takes hold – which it …

Today, we look at which supplements we believe to be most effective when it comes to supporting your immune system. By Cederquist Medical Wellness Center Boost Your Immunity – Let’s talk about immune support. There’s a conundrum of scientific papers, articles, opinionated blogs, etc. that touch on the matter of immune health, especially during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. Today, …

Courtesy of: Juan Ocanas, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley If you tell the average twenty-two-year-old that the best time to start saving for retirement is yesterday, they may throw you an incredulous glance. “Are you kidding?” they may say, “I’m not due to retire for another forty years!” The argument you may hear from Millennials and even some older members …

Sandy Moffett, Certified Senior Advisor With aging comes a variety of issues that can impact independence. Senior independent living housing offers an ideal combination of assistance and independence to meet the needs of older adults. Independent Living Senior independent living is the beginning of the spectrum in which a resident is able to live independently with no supervision or assistance. …

While the holidays are one of the most joyous times of the year, they can also be one of the most stressful. We look forward to spending time with our families, celebrating and reflecting on the end of another year, but all of the activity and social interactions can lead to an increase in stress. Finding ways to manage holiday …

By Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP and Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI Do you have pain in your legs? If so, it could be a sign of a vascular condition. Venous and arterial diseases are the leading cause of pain and discomfort in the legs. Claudication is a painful condition that causes severe pain when walking. If …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and the treatment often makes patients feel fatigued and unable to carry on with their typical daily routines. Although it may seem counterintuitive, evidence shows that exercise during and after treatment can fight this fatigue and increase energy levels and immune function. Nutrition also plays …

We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age, don’t we? And we all know many of the obvious ways to do it — like exercising, eating right, not smoking and getting enough sleep. But did you know our hearing plays a role in healthy aging, too? We thought we’d share four ways hearing better can help us age …

By Kenneth V. Mundy, Florida Family Law Attorney Divorce is a very difficult and confusing time for all parties involved. Your divorce counsel is there to assist with the entire divorce process, provide support, engage in settlement negotiations, encourage a balanced outcome, and potentially provide representation at trial if an amicable resolution cannot be reached. If you are seeking a …

By Sydney Tateo, DNP, ARNP Are you plagued by dry, itchy skin each winter? Are you planning a trip north for the holidays? Here are some tips to prevent and treat a common skin condition called Asteatotic Eczema. Asteatotic eczema is a condition in which the skin becomes dry, irritated, cracked, and itchy. It is typically a seasonal skin condition, …