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By Zulay Zayas, ARNP Varicose veins and spider veins are swollen, twisted veins that usually appear on the legs. Women are more likely to have varicose veins and spider veins. Pregnancy, older age, and obesity can increase your risk of varicose veins and spider veins. Varicose veins and spider veins are often painless and do not usually cause health problems. …

Dr. Katia Taba, Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist What Are Floaters? Floaters look like small specks, dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision. While they seem to be in front of your eye, they are floating inside. Floaters are tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous that fills your eye. What you see are the shadows …

Jose M. Baez, M.D., F.A.C.P., Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your heart throughout the day. If it is working properly, you probably don’t think about it at all. However, the heart is the most important muscle in your body and deserves a little thought to assure that it is …

LASIK is a quick and painless procedure that can give you long-lasting vision without glasses or contact lenses. That’s why, since its introduction more than 25 years ago, millions of Americans have turned LASIK for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism and giving them visual freedom. The LASIK team at Quigley Eye Specialists consist of a dedicated LASIK staff as well …

By Kenneth V. Mundy, Florida Divorce Attorney Divorce is a time of massive transition when significant decisions are being considered and made. One question might be whether you can move out of state with your children during or after your Florida divorce. The short answer is maybe, but you must have court permission and consent to do so, and this …

By Greg Pascucci American Heart Month, observed each February, encourages people to focus on cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease continues to be among the greatest health threats to Americans and is the leading cause of death worldwide. Here are five heart-healthy tips for February and beyond: 1. Start Your Day Off on the Right Note …

By Diana Macian, M.D. – WellcomeMD – Naples Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is we are able to significantly change our cardiometabolic risk by focusing on the following healthy lifestyle choices. 1. Nutrition. To reduce cardiometabolic risk you want a diet rich in antioxidants. This will help decrease inflammation, manage …

By Richard Capiola, MD You’ve probably heard of the idea of setting boundaries. Just about any counselor will tell you that boundaries are important for your mental health and that without them your life can seem out of control. In general, a boundary is defined as a point where two things become different. For example, a river can form a …

By Dr. Susan Anderson, Program Director, Dental Hygiene Program at Hodges University As an adult, we have 32 teeth that together make up our smiles, and help us enjoy life. February is Dental Hygiene Month, and your dental hygienist is a key in helping you keep your smile through your life. The American Dental Association recommends getting your teeth cleaned …

By Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose & Throat Tinnitus is a condition where one perceives a ringing sound in one or both ears in the absence of external auditory stimulation. It is most commonly described as “ringing in my ears”. Tinnitus can be caused by a variety of conditions such as ear infections, Meniere’s disease, vascular diseases, neurological disorders, structural …