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By Adam Day, CFP®, RICP®, CFT-I™ – Senior Wealth Advisor Estate planning is a process of protecting your assets and transferring them to your beneficiaries in an efficient and tax-saving manner. Planning for what happens after you pass away can also include intangibles, such as key-values you want to imprint on the next generation. The bottom line is you should have …

By Robert Nardi, Broker/Owner Evidence of growing confidence in the Naples real estate market revealed itself in January as new sellers entered the sales market. New listings in January rose 74.5 percent compared to December 2022 and 3.2 percent to 1,338 new listings from 1,297 new listings a year ago, according to the January 2023 Market Report by the Naples …

By Renee Deneweth, PA – C Rosacea Awareness Month is upon us, providing the perfect opportunity to discuss one of the most common skin conditions we see in dermatology. Rosacea is most thought of as having rosy cheeks or a red face. There are, however, several variants of rosacea with differing presentations and treatments. Recognizing the difference is essential to …

By Dr. Charene Adams, DNP, MSN, RN-BC, CDP, Director of Nursing, Hodges University When we need them, they are there. From that first breath to the last, they are there. Nurses are the professionals that patients interact with the most. Nurses provide the expert care that patients need and deserve, and that care extends to the patient’s family. As a …

By Dr. Carolina Young In recent years, the P-shot (also known as the Priapus Shot) has gained popularity as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and to improve sexual performance. However, the latest advancements in the use of stem cells in this procedure have taken it to a whole new level. The P-shot is a nonsurgical procedure that involves injecting platelet-rich …

By Andrea Hayes, MD, F.A.C.E. As an endocrinologist living with type 1 diabetes, exercise has played a huge role in helping me manage my own health. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how the body uses glucose, the main source of energy for your cells. Type 1 Diabetes results from an autoimmune attack rendering the beta cells of the …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist There have been numerous reports and studies on the effectiveness of certain foods that may boost eye health. Dr. Taba, Opthalmologist and Retina Specialist, recommends the following informative article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, titled, known vitamins, 3 of which have been proven to help your eyes, 36 Fabulous Foods …

Some would call the term “adult child’ an oxymoron. I would call it my life. By Guest Author, Bruce Nathanson, Advisor, Senior Care Authority The truth is, so long as we have a parent—and no matter how old we are—we are locked into the role of being a child. For better or for worse. Caregiving for a parent instantly propels …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist Stress is your body’s normal and natural response to a perceived threat. It can be good or bad. Stress can drive you to accomplish things and it can help you to avoid danger, or it can cause you to pull out your hair and make you look old before your time. …

By Richard Capiola, MD Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the world. While alcohol is a legal substance and is often used in social situations, it can also be highly addictive and can have significant negative effects on mental health and relationships. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, is a chronic disease characterized by the inability …