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Physical therapy can help patient recover faster, regain muscle strength, improve functionality, decrease pain, increase range of motion and reduce the risk of falling and injury. Many physicians prescribe physical therapy as a post-operative treatment, but what may surprise you is that in many cases, physical therapy is also beneficial as a treatment to prevent surgery, and to treat chronic …

By Greg Pascucci For many families, talking with their parents or other loved ones about senior living and the need for extra help is a new experience. Often people confuse additional support or care with giving up their independence. But today’s senior living communities are far different than you might think, often offering so much more than just healthcare. The …

By Ross E. Schulman – Florida Family Law Attorney September 11, 2001 will forever be known as one of the darkest days in American history. Whether you were physically in New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C. out of the pristine and cloudless late summer sky, our world suddenly changed forever. While still battling fire and burning wreckage, in the face …

Courtesy of: Juan Ocanas, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley You likely hope the investments you hold will rise in value. Still, you have to be aware of how increases in the value of your investments can trigger a tax bill when you sell the investment. Capital gains are generally the profits you realize when you sell an investment that is …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. But your peripheral (side) vision will still be normal. …

Chronic Pain can lead to depression, addictions, anxiety, stress, isolation, and even suicide. Finding relief from pain is critical to having the quality life you deserve. Avoiding surgery and being over medicated should be at the forefront of most people’s minds when dealing with chronic pain. However, many of these individuals would do almost anything to relieve their agony. The …

By Sydney Tateo, DNP, ARNP October is breast cancer awareness month. Each year I like to take this opportunity to educate others as to why checking your skin is so important, not just in regards to skin cancer, but also in the setting of breast cancer. Both men and women should routinely inspect their breasts since subtle changes in either …

By Sue Mahany Ozone and hydrogen are unique in that they are powerful and safe gasses that address the two primary root causes of aging — oxidation and inflammation. As part of our natural world and biochemical systems, these gasses are not only critical to life but are also emerging as new tools in wellness and prevention. Used primary for …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FOR ANTI-AGING Our own stem cells are not always enough due to limitations, which are usually due to aging, or severe injuries; stem cells from other sources increase platelets in the blood, which travels to the injured area to increase healing more effectively. Many healthcare providers are supplying patients with inferior stem cells that …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner The buying frenzy the Naples housing market experienced during the past year has simmered. But now, it is being replaced with what brokers say will be our new normal: a low inventory market with a fast turnover of quality homes priced right. According to the July 2021 Market Report released by the Naples Area Board of …