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Many people have been under a great deal of stress recently. With all of the adverse health disorders associated with psychological stress and anxiety, people often overlook the impact that stress can have on the skin. Recent research has confirmed skin is both an immediate stress perceiver and a target of stress responses.1 As the largest organ of the body, …

There is more and more interest by the general public about sleep hygiene and the effects of good sleep on one’s overall health. If you aren’t aware of the adverse health effects, they are nothing to be ignored. The more you know about sleep quality, the better your chances of preventing some of these conditions. Issues with insomnia often stem …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Thanks to modern technology and treatment options, you don’t have to let loss of bladder control interfere with your life any longer. With proper treatment you will no longer spend time planning the fastest route to the nearest restroom in hopes of avoiding an accident. Not only can incontinence sabotage your daily activities, it can …

The month of November is also referred to as MOVEMBER for Men’s Health. We often hear jokes that men prefer to stay away from the doctor, but more and more men have become proactive about their healthcare than ever before, which allows for healthier lifestyle choices and earlier diagnosis. Men taking the lead on their health is always better for …

Getting the most from your health plan is important to many seniors, but it is not always easy to navigate your way through all of the benefit plans and options. Your plan choices may vary depending on the county in which you live, the medical conditions you have, and your financial status. It is essential to review your benefits each …

By Dr. Linell King Most of us have heard that diabetes, dementia, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, and many other chronic ailments  are often linked to some modifiable lifestyle factors. Sometimes these diseases can be prevented altogether, and occasionally, (under certain circumstances) completely reversed.  Many unknowingly accept their diagnoses, blaming conditions on factors outside of their control, such as age, genetic …

ARHI (Advanced Research for Health Improvement) is participating in a comprehensive trial for COVID-19 in the areas of diagnostics, treatments and vaccinations. The Covid-19 clinical trials are underway here in southwest Florida through ARHI, which will be the leading research site for those studies that will commence at the end of October. These trials will be done in collaboration with …

Dr. Katia Taba of Personalized Retina Care of Naples said, “The retina is a layer of neural tissue in the back of the eye. Its ten layers  of cells contain synaptic interconnections between neurons, and it is responsible for brain communication, image acquiring, circadian rhythm regulation, light detection, and neural plasticity.” “The importance of the retina to a medical professional …

What is SPRAVATO™ (Esketamine)? SPRAVATO™ is the trade name for the prescription medicine Esketamine. Unlike regular Ketamine that is usually administered Intravenously (IV), SPRAVATO™ is administered intra-nasally. SPRAVATO™ was FDA approved in March of 2019 for Treatment Resistant Depression and on August 3, 2020 was approved in adults with Major Depressive Disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior.   Because …

By Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author What does one find searching the Internet to explain prediabetes? According to WebMD.com, prediabetes is when your blood sugar level is higher than it should be but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. It may be referred to as impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose …