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By Dr. Alejandro Blanco Accident victims have only 14 days from the time of an accident to see a doctor if you want insurance to cover your medical fees. Internal Medicine Partners of Naples can help walk you through the process and get you a detailed report of your medical condition. Common Injuries After Motor Vehicle Accidents Car accidents can …

Your healthcare just got even more convenient. Physicians Regional Healthcare System’s newest location at Founders Square opened late last month bringing a whole new walk-in clinic and primary care options to the area. Physicians Regional – Founders Square also includes outpatient lab services, rehabilitation and gynecology. Our primary care team is ready to serve you and your entire family in …

Excessive Cholesterol, along with triglycerides in the blood, can form atherosclerosis, which is the plaque that builds up in the arteries. Atherosclerosis can increase the chances of a coronary heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and other related issues. Triglycerides are the fat that is stored in the bloodstream from the excess fat in our diets. Triglycerides combine with the high …

You have most likely heard incidents of people neglecting their health during the last covid shut down which had grave consequences. People were scared to go to the hospital for fear of contracting covid. After all, that’s where all of the covid patients go. Many people thought that their health concern may have not been an emergency and suffered at …

By Tom Everts PA-C, IFMCP Ok, so maybe it’s not that simple. Cholesterol has had a target on its back since its discovery in arterial plaque over one hundred years ago. Imagine the arteries in your heart getting clogged by thick sticky goo. This is a terrifying notion that has been illustrated repeatedly by pharmaceutical campaigns promoting cholesterol-reducing medications. I …

By Greg Pascucci September is Healthy Aging Month, designed to highlight the positive aspects of growing older. The campaign encourages older adults to focus on all aspects of their physical and mental health – from diet and nutrition to social connections – all of which contribute to successful aging. Here are five tips for healthy aging: 1. Eat Well, Be …

Unfortunately, in our society, people often don’t want to address the challenges of aging until they absolutely have to. This is not the best approach. The best advice is to be proactive, not reactive. It’s a good idea to take the time and make an effort to become educated about the available senior care options, preferably well before they actually …

Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the bloodstream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body overproduces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is the “good” cholesterol our bodies crave. Without HDL, our brains would not …

Although oxygen therapy has been around since the late 1700’s it’s an increasingly sought-after therapy for multiple reasons. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOBT) is a medical therapy that delivers two to three times the amount of oxygen of atmospheric pressure at sea level. Oxygen is administered at 100% saturation directly to the patient in a chamber. When high saturation levels of …

By Dr. Diana Schultz They say the shortest distance from a starting point to a goal is a straight path. At Hodges University, there is one common starting point: the Associate in Arts in Health Sciences degree. From there, you have your choice of several career paths. If your interest is in the area of healthcare, our AA degree is …