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Chronically low blood pressure leads to decreased brain function and can increase the risk of developing dementia. As we get into our 60s, our blood pressure, in particular our diastolic pressure (the lower number in your blood pressure reading), starts to decline. This decline can lead to a condition called hypotension – when blood pressure gets too low to support …

Dr. Katia Taba, Personalized Retina Care of Naples There have been numerous reports and studies on the effectiveness of certain nutrients that may prevent or delay eye disorders. Dr. Taba, Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist recommends vitamins to some of her patients depending on their current medications and specific condition. On the contrary, if you don’t need to supplement, it’s best …

By John Canterbury, M.D. As astonishing as it is, the fact is, nearly 30% of Americans are considered obese. Even more disheartening is that obesity is not only a concern for adults, more and more children are being labeled as overweight or obese. The fast pace of today’s society, busy work schedules, financial concerns, stress and anxiety, combined with the …

By Dr. Nilo A. Hernandez Jr., DDS., DICOI The cross link and correlation between the body’s main organs like the heart, brain & oral inflammation has been the tipping point of health care for years now. Science is where the rubber hits the road. Oral-systemic health is the most important advancement in health care since the germ theory of the …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able to relate to George Bailey this holiday season—lost, confused, stressed …

Your house is a mess. You have no free time. You hate to clean. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Over 100 million people in the US and Canada feel the same way. As you plan to hire house cleaning services, here are some tips that will make your experience even better. Remember that you’re hiring human beings If …

The Holidays are filled with festivities, family, friends, food and a lot of dangerous elements for our pets that we often take for granted. Veterinarians often see patients that have eaten decorations like broken glass ornaments and tree lights. They often see dogs that have ingested dangerous foods like chocolate, grapes, avocados or alcohol. Broken ornaments and toxic fare are …

Bacteria! We often associate this supposed microbial monster with the sole purpose for wreaking havoc on our bodies, causing disease and illness. This occurs so much so, that we go to great lengths to stock our homes and offices with everything from wipes, sanitizers, soaps and sprays, aimed at completely destroying them from any surface we touch, including our own …

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women – it ranks just behind prostate and breast cancer, respectively. …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Imagine that key factors that affect your health and wellness, including heart rate measurements and healthy activities for your body and your brain, are being recorded and saved for you through sensors in your HEARING AIDS! Now called a “Hearable,” the Livio AI actually tracks brain and body health, monitoring daily functions like …