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It is difficult to ignore certain struggles that our nation is facing today; one of which happens to be Alzheimer’s disease. This disease causes dementia over an extended period of time due to damage and shrinkage of the brain. The exact cause of this expensive health issue is still unknown. An estimated 5.1 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s …

You have enough things on your mind. Your hair loss shouldn’t be one of them. CONGRATULATTIONS! You’ve had your last chemotherapy treatment! Soon your hair will get back to “normal”, right? Not so fast, chemo still has surprises in store for you. Chemotherapy drugs are very strong… meant to kill fast growing cancerous cells. However, they can also attack fast …

By Rebecca M. Vaccariello In Florida, the law permits individuals to distribute personal property in a separate writing when you already have a will that references the writing. The Florida rule permits a written statement or list that is referred to in an individual’s will, to dispose of “tangible personal property” that is not otherwise devised in the will. There …

By Myles Rubin Samotin, MD – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Foot and Ankle – Look down at your feet right now! Do they seem different from ten years ago? Does your foot arch look the same as it did, or are you imagining that it has changed? Does your arch seem flatter to you? Well, maybe it …

Over the years, many alternative healing modalities have provided options for individuals that in the not to distance past, experienced the traditional medical care system. In my parent’s lifetime, they only experienced traditional medical doctors. When discussing various alternative healing modalities, I am referring to hypnosis, acupressure, acupuncture, mindfulness meditation, and Reiki only to name a few.  While all of …

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 …

By Alex Anderson Mayflies I had this crazy thought. See if you can follow me on this. I’m 53 years old. If I live to be 86 years old (a very real possibility given my genes) then I have 33 years left. At first this sounds like a lot of time, and it is, unless the perspective is changed to …

By Thom Braun Older adults looking to continue their lifestyle while enjoying a shared sense of community may find a senior living community ideal. Studies show that people who have strong relationships with others are at lower risk for illnesses including heart disease and stroke and seniors with the most active social connections had a 70 percent reduction in the …

By Dr. Alexandra Konowal BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved treatment indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines in adult patients aged 65 years or less. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulimum bacterium. It works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause persistent …

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Swan Age Reversal Centers uses state-of-the-art technologies to help rid you of these troublesome areas. With the introduction of the Zerona (Cold Laser) and Venus Freeze contouring procedures, both of which are FDA-approved, clients can have their true shape revealed without the downtime, pain or bruising that is involved with traditional …