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Refresh Your Soul: Join YMT Vacations’ National Parks of the Golden West Tour

Breathtaking National Parks lie within the red rocky terrain of the American West. With most travel organizations, your tour will only include three to five parks, but with YMT Vacations, you’ll get to visit nine of the unique rocky backdrops among the cacti, desert brush, lakes, pine, and redwoods. If you’re taking the time to experience the majestic parks out west, …

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Truths and Myths About Hearing Loss

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services As a public service, Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center would like to clear up some of the confusion regarding Hearing Loss by sharing the following TRUTHS about your hearing… and dispel many of the most commonly believed MYTHS relate to your hearing. Myth: I don’t need hearing aids. My hearing is mostly …

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Can CBD Oil Help with Parkinson’s Disease?

There are countless ongoing peer-reviewed studies on the medical outcomes of utilizing Cannabis as a drug therapy in patients that have neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease (PD). CBD oil is also a viable alternative for many patients wanting the healing properties of cannabis and its potent, calming, antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects without the strict regulations of medical marijuana. Parkinson’s disease is …

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Health Insurance Options Are Still Available Outside of Open Enrollment!

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare & Obama Care enrollments are still possible if you have a special election period. If you are losing your current plan due to employment, you moved out of the plans service area and other special enrollments are available. For individuals and families there are plans available that are a lot …

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

It is estimated that about 1 million Americans in the United States are living with Parkinson’s. Although, many cases that go unreported. According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the economic cost is estimated at nearly $25 billion a year. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called …

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The TRUTH About Heartworms and Your Pets

Mosquitos are the only source of transmittable carriers with the ability to spread heartworm disease. However, infected mosquitos are rampant and now are in every state throughout our country. Florida, of course, has a very high rate of the mosquito population. Year round, we have an influx of mosquitos. How are mosquitos infected? Unfortunately, many coyotes, wolves, foxes and other wildlife …

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): What you need to know!

What is carpal tunnel syndrome and where is it found? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the body. In simple terms, it is a pinched nerve in the wrist. The carpal tunnel is an anatomic regional that is formed by the carpal (wrist) bones and the transverse carpal ligament, and the median nerve is susceptible …

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Getting Regular Skin Checks Can Save Your Life

We have so many choices and options when it comes to keeping our skin healthy, from protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays to getting rejuvenating aesthetic procedures. Dermatology Solutions specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. A small investment of your time can help save your life. Living in Florida, we all know the importance of sun safety and skin …

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Could You Have Undiagnosed PCOS? Warning Indicators You Should Know

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 million women worldwide. It can begin early in the teenage years or develop later on. Despite its name, many women that have the disorder do not have ovarian cysts, while some do. PCOS is, however, a hormonal imbalance disorder that is thought to be genetic and environmental. Symptoms The three main hormones that are disrupted …

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7 Rules for Protecting & Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Spring is the perfect season for cleaning and treating hardwood floors. Here are seven rules to see you through: 1. Avoid dirt and scratches altogether. Even the most heavily protected hardwood floors are vulnerable to damage from grit, heels, pet claws, furniture and the products and moisture needed to clean them. Avoid damage altogether by wiping spills and stains promptly, …

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