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It’s the new year, and most of us want to make changes and learn to stick to our resolutions for our health and fitness goals, but what about your annual appointments? Are you putting them off or ignoring them due to fears of the pandemic? This is a common concern for many patients, but one that purports more risk to …

If you’re someone who is familiar with kidney stones or have a loved one who suffers from them, you may know a procedure that is typically performed is called a Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). The word ‘percutaneous’ means the surgeon will go through the skin into the kidney, and ‘nephrolithotomy’ means that the stone will be taken out of the kidney. …

Keeping your immune system in peak per­formance is critical during our current pandemic and at this time of year in general. If you are planning to travel, it’s even more important to stay healthy. Dr. Martinez of Well-Be­ing Medical Center says, “Staying healthy can’t be stressed enough during your travels. No one wants to trek long distances when they are …

By Sebastien Saitta As we go into the new year, so many get caught up in what they can do to improve their physical health, and to get into better shape, but this often causes brain health to be overlooked. It’s important to consider ways to keep your brain functioning at it’s very best so you can live a long, …

By Dr. Linell King The new year is a great time to reevaluate life and priorities. Historically it has been a season of changes, resolutions, and the desire to be a better version of yourself. However, after a year like 2020, this new year has everyone less than excited and even questioning the possibility of new beginnings. Maybe you have …

Naples Soap Company 2021 is here, and it’s time for a fresh start! We’re all accustomed to making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, give up bad habits and make other lifestyle changes. But, there’s one health-related resolution that never makes the list: a pledge to take better care of your skin! It’s surprising that skincare …

Spanning from 1971 to 2021, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., Attorneys at Law (WPL) is proud to have served and will continue to serve you as their top priority. At WPL, our attorneys have lived and worked in Southwest Florida for decades and possess a vast knowledge of the law and a first-hand understanding of how the law intersects with …

By Greg Pascucci These are undoubtedly unprecedented times that have caused many of us to re-evaluate our health, wellbeing and what is most important to us. For many, the connection that can be offered by a senior living community has become a new priority. And, with the new year, it’s the perfect time to move forward with these decisions. Among …

Advanced Spineworks is Helping Numerous Patients Find Relief Without Surgery Most of us were glad to wave good riddance to 2020, and with the New Year in full swing, isn’t it time you finally did something about your chronic pain? Resolve to stop masking your symptoms with harmful drugs that are never going to treat the root cause of your …

By Dr. Carolina Young Ortiz Adaptive and innate immunity are essential to how your body protects you against foreign invaders. Your adaptive immunity is within your tissues and has memory as to how if fought off infections and illnesses from the past. Your innate immunity is how well your body fights off a new infection by utilizing antimicrobial and host …