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By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services “When it comes to taking care of hearing loss, experience really matters!” states John Hoglund of Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center. “Most people do not fully understand how complicated hearing loss can be. There are so many factors involved including the type of loss, how long the loss has been present, sensitivity …

By Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D. Board Certified Bariatric Physician Board Certified Family Physician Ah, the colors of the holiday season. Glistening gold warping paper housing the largest variety of chocolates that you’ve ever ssein in one box. Ot’s a flashy spread of excitement to enchant your eyes and taste buds. But if you are not careful, your waistline too. Stuffing …

No longer are Viagra, penile vacuum pumps, or implants the only option for men suffering from erectile dysfunction. For men between the ages of 45 to 75, erectile dysfunction is extremely common. Some causes of the disorder are vascular disease, which leads to narrowing of the arteries and decreased blood flow, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, physiological effects, and prostate …

(Taken from Dr. Nickerson’s Holistic Mental Health Coach Training Program). Our society has an epidemic of teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety; ultimately leading to substance abuse in an effort to self-medicate. The symptoms for depression and anxiety in teenagers can vary. Some teens demonstrate their distress by withdrawing in isolation, having angry outbursts, stealing, defying the household rules, while other distressed …

By Linda Culotta, Mortgage Loan Officer – New Construction/Renovation Loan Specialist Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner has some intriguing insights into the world’s best practices in health, longevity, and medicine. As you might know, Naples, Florida is presently in the third year of its efforts to become Blue Zones certified. Buettner’s book reveals the actual practices of populations that often …

Whether it is for you or your loved one, making the decision to transition into an assisted living community, memory care facility or independent residential living community is intimidating. The choices can be overwhelming and how do you know that you’re making the right decision or choosing the best options for you or your family member? Is Senior Living Right For …

By Dr. Gilbert We probably all know someone who snores. Who can forget the rumbling, tumbling, and even gasping sounds in the middle of the night?  While snoring certainly affects the sleep quality of one’s bed partner, it can also be very problematic for the snorer as well. Snoring is a sound that originates from vibrations of constricted soft tissues in …

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. …

Safety at home is so important: especially for seniors. The leading causes of injury and death in our homes and communities can be prevented: • Emergencies • Wellness (or lack thereof) • Falls • Driving While groups of all ages have opportunities to enhance personal safety in each of these categories, seniors present particular risk. For instance, every second of every …

By Caroline Cederquist, M.D. In the past few years, several medications have been approved and are being used for the treatment of weight problems. Until recently, there were very few prescription medications available which were FDA approved for this purpose. Of the medications available prior to 2014, all were approved for short term use not long term or on-going use. …