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Chronically low blood pressure leads to decreased brain function and can increase the risk of developing dementia. As we get into our 60s, our blood pressure, in particular our diastolic pressure (the lower number in your blood pressure reading), starts to decline. This decline can lead to a condition called hypotension – when blood pressure gets too low to support …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Every year around this time the old classic Christmas movies start coming on television. It is easy to start a conversation at work by simply asking, “So, what’s your favorite Christmas movie?” Mine is Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Some of you might be able to relate to George Bailey this holiday season—lost, confused, stressed …

The Holidays are filled with festivities, family, friends, food and a lot of dangerous elements for our pets that we often take for granted. Veterinarians often see patients that have eaten decorations like broken glass ornaments and tree lights. They often see dogs that have ingested dangerous foods like chocolate, grapes, avocados or alcohol. Broken ornaments and toxic fare are …

Lumbar radiculopathy refers to disease involving the lumbar (low back) spinal nerve root. This may also occur at other levels of the spine, including the cervical (neck) or thoracic (rib cage) regions. Lumbar radiculopathy is typically caused by a compression of the spinal nerve root. Symptoms may present in the legs, feet, or buttock, rather than in the lumbar spine …

Some eye conditions may not feature any notable symptoms until they reach more advanced stages, when floating spots and blurred vision become apparent. Therefore, it is essential for you to care for the health of your eyes before signs of vision loss occur. Regular eye examinations can help you keep minor problems minor. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, …

By Robert W. Pollack, M.D. CEO In January of 2011 Dr. Bob Pollack opened his office at 6804 Porto Fino Circle, Suite 1 in Fort Myers Florida. He, along with Julie Kuhns, LCSW, began serving the people of Fort Myers. Dr. Pollack had a long career in Psychiatry with a multitude of accomplishments. His intent was to have a small, …

By Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI If you have been told by your doctor that your varicose veins are just cosmetic and present no immediate threat to your health or that your swollen achy legs are just something you are going to have to live with, you might want to reconsider your options. Several patients have presented to our …

You’ve probably heard of Barre workouts by now, since they’ve grown in popularity over the past several years. There is staying power in this type of exercise because it utilizes the core strength, building balance, and strength throughout the body without the bulk! And the best part is, you can have the body of a lifelong dancer, without the tutus …

Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA High blood sugar and cardiovascular disease are interconnected. In our country, nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. If you have diabetes, it’s critical that you see a cardiologist because it’s not …

When we think of healthy skin, we usually think of glowing, youthful, bright faces, but healthy skin is about the entire body from head to toe, and although we know keeping the harmful sun’s rays out plays a crucial role, the skin can be protected, treated and rejuvenated in multiple ways. Because our skin is the largest organ throughout our …