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By Dr. Jeffrey Ziomek, DPA, EMT-P What can you do in seven minutes (or 420 seconds)? The answer is plenty. Some examples include drinking a glass of water, updating your voicemail, emptying your dishwasher, taking out the trash and recycling, or writing a note. For a paramedic, seven minutes is the average response time from a 9-1-1 call to arriving …

By F. Scott Pauzar, Florida Personal Injury Attorney For many dog owners, their dogs are not just pets, but more akin to family members. After the Covid-19 pandemic-related lockdowns began in early 2020, there was a tremendous upswing in people adopting dogs from their local animal shelters. Over the last decade there has been a noticeable increase in people bringing …

By Richard Hiler, DABCN Knee pain is a common complaint that causes individuals to seek medical care; however, many specialists will only treat the knee, but this can be damaging for the patient’s progress and outcome, as knee pain is usually much more involved systemically. Feel Amazing Institute sees many patients that have acute or chronic knee pain. Whether it’s …

By Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author Yes, Your Diabetes Is Progressing, But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way: Learn The Truth About Treating and Reversing Your Diabetes Naturally If you listen to television ads or, even well-meaning healthcare providers, you might be like the millions of people that believe diabetes is a …

By Neetu Malhotra, MD Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a slow progressive deterioration of kidney function leading to kidney failure. CKD progresses from stage 1 to stage 5, which is the final stage, when a patient is deemed as End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). These patients require kidney replacement therapies such as Dialysis or Transplantation to survive. In the Unites …

By Vivian Wong, MD, PHD In the U.S. alone, 56 million people suffer from hair loss. Whether you suffer from a widened part or balding scalp, the earlier you start treatment the better. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a treatment that has numerous medical applications including sports medicine, regenerative medicine, dentistry, wound care, spine, and nerve surgery. There is growing …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center is proud to feature LEE HEALTH’S RENOWNED BALANCE EXPERT Nathalie Grondin during this Month’s “Lunch and Learn” lecture series. This Seminar will answer all your questions concerning new treatments for Hearing Loss, Balance Issues, and Reducing Risks of Falls …you will be amazed to see how closely …

Many Seniors Are Making The Transition And Leaving The Responsibilities Of Home Maintenance Behind The real estate market here in Florida is in an upmarket, to say the least. There is an influx of buyers from other states and the inventory is low—Some homes are selling within just a few days of being listed. Have you thought about selling your …

By Dr. Viviana Cuberos With childbirth, natural aging, weight fluctuations, lifestyle habits and menopause, women can develop what is known asvvaginal laxity. This is driven by changes in collagen and elastin fibers, causes a loss of strength and flexibility within the vaginal wall, leading to intimate health issues as well as problems with incontinence. Fortunately, at Orchidia Medical Group, we offer a …

Cats in particular are notorious for being curious little creatures. Even if they don’t jump up on countertops or tables in front of you, you can be pretty sure that they do so when you’re not around. Most likely it’s happening while you are sleepy peacefully in the middle of the night, since cats are nocturnal animals. During this time …