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– By Kara Jacobs – Dabetes is a term most Americans are becoming too comfortable with in their daily life. Recent studies show that more and more of our local population are being diagnosed with diabetes–a disease that is largely preventable. Charles Kilo, M.D., of Millennium Physician Group in Naples, remembers growing up when the diabetes rates were significantly lower. …

Bone health is instrumental to overall health, quality of life, and longevity. As people age, bones lose calcium and other essential minerals. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 9 million adults in the U.S. have osteoporosis and more than 48 million have low bone mass, resulting in approximately 15 million fractures each year. In addition, 50% of women (and 25% …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG, Board Certified Urogynecologist An achy back, incontinence, and pelvic pain may all have one sneaky cause. And your doctor has probably never mentioned it. For a condition so hard to diagnose, Pelvic Floor Disorder, PFD, is surprisingly common. By some estimates, it affects one in three American women. Giving birth boosts your chances of developing …

The David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and other voices of recovery from across the nation to observe the 27th Annual National Recovery Month. This event, held every …

A variety of imaging techniques may be performed to determine the size, shape, location, and consistency of the ovaries. Imaging tests like computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and ultrasound studies can confirm whether a pelvic mass is present. These diagnostic studies may also be useful if your doctor is looking to see if ovarian cancer has …

Elevated cholesterol is one of the most common conditions requiring a prescription. Heart disease remains the number one killer of Americans and reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) is one strategy for minimizing this risk in high risk individuals. Although prescription cholesterol medications are very effective at lowering cholesterol they sometimes have undesirable side effects. What are Statins The most common cholesterol …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The most common causes of chronic knee pain include osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, chondromalacia patella and meniscal injury, all of which can lead to disability and decreased quality of life. Taking action against knee pain does not have to include surgical intervention. This article focuses on which types of treatments are regenerative in nature and which …

Summer is over and school has started – and you may have noticed your kids coughing and sneezing up a storm. Don’t panic; they’re most likely experiencing simple fall allergies. While spring is most commonly associated with hay fever and pollen allergies, the same problems are carried into the fall months. As much as your children may try to convince …

By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP #1. Add Sprouts to Your Diet    Sprouts are one of the most nutritious food powerhouses to add to your diet. In addition to their nutritional profile, sprouts are also easy and fun to grow in your own home as they don’t require an outdoor garden. (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/ archive/2015/02/09/sprouts-nutrition.aspx). They can contain up …

Written By Barbara Freda As a child who was raised by kind, loving and generous grandparents, I remember asking my grandma if she would come live with me one day when I was all grown up and successful with my life. Knowing the capacity of a child’s heart, my grandma always told me yes, every time I asked. I would hold …