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By Physicians Rehabilitation – FDA Approved Treatment for Knee Arthritis Offered Locally Currently, an estimated 27 million people suffer from know osteoarthritis making it one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S. It is estimated by the year 2030, 72 million Americans will be at high risk for osteoarthritis. Patients with chronic joint pain often think nothing …

By Jorgen Albrechtsen – Questions & Answers How is it possible that one 20 minutes workout a week can produce optimal results? A Concept 10 10 program will improve your strength and your endurance, rebuild your bones and muscles, restore your vitality, and postpone the aging process more safely and effectively than any other form of exercise, in twenty minutes …

By Yollo Wellness Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD is a disease that affects the blood vessels outside the brain and heart, causing them to narrow. This restricts the blood flow to the arms, legs, kidneys or stomach and many don’t know they have it. PAD is a very serious condition that has been linked to heart attack and stroke if …

By George T. Leamon, CLTC – Lutgert Insurance – Stress is the result of several different rationales, but there is one area in which many have fallen prey at least once before…stress from procrastination.  Procrastination is a major source of stress, but when you combine personal tragedy and procrastination, you have a real nightmare. Sound like the ultimate stressful situation?  …

By Dr. Rich Bimler, Lutheran Life Communities – “Aging is the only way to Live!” What a great statement of hope and joy in living. Just think: The one thing we all are doing together, every day, is aging. So, what do we do about it? We can either continue to complain about all of our worries, woes, and wrinkles …

By Pamela Rose Williams – Valentine’s Day is all about love. I remember it was something that we celebrated as young children. We would get “valentines” (little love note cards) and sign our name to the back and then distribute them to all of our classmates. It was at times special and awkward to receive a valentine from a secret …

Thyroid disease is a serious but manageable condition. Because thyroid function affects your metabolism, heart rate, and other bodily functions, thyroid disorders can be serious. However, most thyroid disorders can be treated successfully with medication. Work with your doctor to determine the right medication and treatment for your thyroid disorder. There are many types of thyroid disease. However, the main …

By Physicians Rehabilitation – A person with knee pain knows how often it gets in the way of doing the things they want and need to do in daily life. Because the knee is a weight bearing joint, knee pain affects almost everything we do that requires mobility, including those things most of us have usually taken for granted. For …

By Kara Jacobs – It’s no secret that obesity and type 2 diabetes go hand and hand, and sadly our communities are seeing a dramatic rise in both areas.  To combat the growing health concern local physicians are using a new weight loss program to help patients not only manage their chronic illness, but also to shed the unwanted weight.  …

The Hope PACE Centers are a fresh concept in healthcare for aging adults in southwest Florida. Hope PACE, which stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a program of Hope HealthCare Services, a community-based agency and Medicare provider that meets the healthcare needs of its participants while allowing them to be independent and live at home. Hope …