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According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 15.5 million Americans with a history of cancer who are alive today; 1.34 million of those survivors are here in Florida. The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in much better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. WHAT …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services At the start of each new year, many people make resolutions to improve their quality of health. As we enter a new decade, you should consider setting goals for better hearing healthcare! Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center offers Free Hearing Evaluations and consultations to determine the current status of your hearing, as …

By Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI – Vein Specialists of Fort Myers and Bonita Springs Venous disease affects about 20% of the U.S. population or about 50 million adults according to Dr. Joseph Magnant, founder of Vein Specialists. He says, “Venous disease is a medical condition like hypertension and high cholesterol and deserves our attention to reduce the risk …

It might seem overboard to many of you, but did you know that you should be brushing your pet’s teeth with a pet-specific toothpaste and brush on a regular basis? If you keep their teeth clean from a younger age, they will be less likely to develop hard tartar build-up and will harbor less stinky bacteria in their mouth. This …

Bone loss is a common side effect of periodontal disease. Once the bone is gone, it will not naturally regenerate without periodontal intervention. If there is infection present, which is more often than not the case, the bone will continue to deteriorate and can lead to facial malformations and loss of teeth. Periodontal Disease Leads to Bone Loss If you …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Nonsurgical Option for Musculoskeletal Injuries According to the World Health Organization (WHO), musculoskeletal injuries are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability. Soft tissue injuries including tendon and ligament trauma account for 45% of all musculoskeletal injuries in the USA. For many years, our best option for treating musculoskeletal injuries, sprains and strains …

If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to improve your overall health and wellness, there’s one area you may have overlooked. In addition to diet, exercise and annual physicals, don’t neglect the importance of your sight. You may be wondering if an eye exam is truly necessary unless a noticeable loss in vision or eye injury occurs. You’re not alone …

40 Million people in the United States are suffering from stress, depression and anxiety. The issue is that stress should never be left untreated, because it can cause and exacerbate significant health disorders and diseases throughout the body and brain. Anxiety is made up of both psychological and physical symptoms. The psychological part creates the nervousness, fear and worry, while …

Courtesy of Orthopedic Center of Florida Painful aching joints and a general feeling of being unwell are often the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It affects nearly 1.5 million Americans between the ages of 30 and 70, and it’s more common in women than men. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, and like all other autoimmune-related conditions, it causes …

Change in modern laws within the last 20 years has allowed marijuana to resurface and make waves in most states due to either full legalization or allowing it to be prescribed through medical means. Studies have come to fruition suggesting that access to marijuana has a direct inverse correlation to opioid usage and overdoses with the opioid overdose mortality rate …