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Feet and leg problems have a severe impact on quality of life but can easily be prevented by maintaining our secondary hearts. Why do so many people suffer from problems with their feet and legs? Swollen feet and ankles, nighttime leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, varicose veins, non-healing lower leg ulcers, loss of sensation in the toes, all are remarkably …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples The macula is the central area of the retina that provides the most intricate details of sight. It is an oval area that acquires images that travel through the cornea and lens and provides visual communication to the brain. Signs & Symptoms of Macular Degeneration 1. No Symptoms. In the early stages, there …

By Greg Pascucci The New Year is synonymous with making resolutions—from quitting smoking to dieting to lose weight. For Elsie Fessler, a resident at The Carlisle Naples, an active retirement community, January is a great time for self-reflection to determine how to be a better version of herself. “Unfortunately, when you make ‘general’ goals for the year, those plans don’t …

Living in Florida provides gorgeous weather throughout the entire year, which allows for an active lifestyle. But with all of this healthy activity, many individuals are more prone to injury and wear and tear. Your shoulder is a combination of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that provide an extensive range of motion in common everyday tasks, as well as in …

By Dr. Linell King It is astoundingly difficult to hold someone’s attention for more than five minutes these days. That’s why I’m taking a unique approach as a physician: inviting you to dinner in the company of others who want to learn more about how to achieve greater health, lose the excess weight in 2020, and improve their quality of …

Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects nearly 15 million people in the United States. Depression often either goes untreated or is managed with different kinds of oral medications such as, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Most of these medications take several weeks before a …

Did you know that out of the millions of people that set New Year Resolution goals, 92% fail? Why do so many individuals quit, fall short or never follow through? The biggest obstacle is setting unrealistic goals. Instead of deciding to run 5 miles a day, resolving to take the stairs, work out 3 to 5 times per week, or …

The intriguing anatomy and process of our brains help us to better understand the production of fear, anxiety, worry and the decision to take flight or to fight. Although medical professionals are still discovering new reasons for depression and anxiety to this day, we know that a tiny portion in the brain called the amygdala, stores emotional and threatening thoughts, …

By Lenore Brakefield, Esq., Partner It’s that time of the year again. With all the holiday parties, treats and goodies, it’s hard to stay focused on getting or staying lean. Don’t fret, this article is about avoiding construction liens and how to deal with them (a/k/a “mechanics lien”). What is a construction lien? Under Florida law, those who provide services …

By Michelle Durham PAIN • ACNE • ANTI-AGING • WOUND HEALING* What is Light Therapy? Light Emitting Diode (LED) phototherapy is the application of light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. The energy is used to improve cellular performance. Phototherapy is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties and has a variety of applications across many medical fields. Research …