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By Greg Pascucci October 1st is the annual kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month, which brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. It’s also the perfect time to consider a plant-based diet, which studies show may even reverse some chronic ailments, particularly in older adults. At The Carlisle Naples, a luxury active retirement community, …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune Many of you heeded the advice of weather forecasters and local officials when encouraged to evacuate the area in the days leading up to Hurricane Irma. That was certainly a wise choice. Many others sheltered in place and chose to ride out the storm in the security of their home. A decision that was probably …

The incidence of community-acquired pressure ulcers appears to be on the rise. The development of pressure ulcers is multifactorial, but one study suggests that compromised nutritional status is the single strongest predictor of pressure ulcer development and pressure ulcer severity among patients receiving home health. The authors suggest that the strength of nutrition in their analyses was based on the …

Luxury Travel Consultant, Shelly Krygier was planning to take her husband on a very special Birthday trip to Africa for his 60th. Meanwhile, Shelly and her Aunt Marion found an opportunity to travel together on a cruise from Singapore to Cape Town. Shelly was able to combine both trips into one 44-day around the world adventure. “Asia was on my …

By Greg Pascucci According to the latest numbers, there are as many as 72,000 centenarians living in the United States and about 450,000 worldwide. September 22 is National Centenarian’s Day, founded to bring attention to the rich history and wisdom of those 100 years of age and older. At The Carlisle Naples, an active retirement community in North Naples, the …

Although some younger men do get prostate cancer, the risk increases with age. More than 70% of all prostate cancer patients are over the age of 65 and about 75% of all men over the age of 80 will have some form of prostate cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. In addition to age, other risk factors include ethnicity, …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Chronic foot and toe pain affect an incredibly large part of our population. We spend hours on our feet daily while working, playing sports, shopping, and also while trying to reach that goal of 10,000 steps a day. Each of those steps generates a force on the foot. During an average day, the feet support …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Over the past several years there have major advancements in the procedures available in the medical field of Urogynecology. Not too long ago, the only option women had was to have major surgery in a hospital setting, which can be intimidating, inconvenient and costly. Now, there are treatment options available right in the convenience of …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS – Studies suggest that everyone who lives long enough will get cataracts, although there may be some reduced risk for individuals who eat properly, avoid sun exposure and do not smoke. A cataract is not a disease but an aging process similar to graying hair. As the eye ages, the normal lens inside the …

There has been recent debate on how to approach screening and treatment for prostate cancer. Organizations not affiliated with the American Urologic Association have made claims that limit Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening, a common screening procedure for prostate cancer that measures the level of PSA in the blood. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a volunteer panel of 16 …