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February is when the American Heart Association promotes their Go Red For Women Campaign. Why is it so important to differentiate between heart and stroke risks for women and men? It’s unfortunate, but women’s heart attack and stroke episodes are on the rise and women often overlook the signs and symptoms that are plaguing them day in and day out. Heart …

Laser process shrinks fat cells and reshapes your body For years, Brittany* had the worst trouble losing weight. She tried everything she could think of, but always managed to gain back any pounds and inches she lost. She especially struggled with a “muffin top,” that area around the waist that plagues many people as they get older. It made her …

By T.J. DePaola, PharmD This February, celebrate love with the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a perfect time to encourage the one you love to commit to a lifestyle that strengthens their heart health. With heart disease, the leading cause of death in American men, heart health should become a higher priority …

Each year, nearly 800,000 people suffer from strokes. Cardiovascular disease can take on many forms, but strokes often leave individuals impaired either physically or mentally. The aging population here in Florida is growing, people are living much longer than just a few years ago, and with this longevity, often comes vascular disorders that lead to specific disabilities. If you are …

A FREE TINNITUS ASSESSMENT CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE NEWEST TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR THOSE SUFFERING WITH TINNITUS (RINGING EARS) By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds reported are: ringing, humming, buzzing, and cricket-like. It can also be a combination of sounds, and …

By David L. Orosz, Attorney at Law Q: Will Medicare or private health insurance pay for all or part of long-term nursing home care? A: NO. There are only shot-term benefits available, if any at all. Q: If a person qualifies for Medicaid, will Medicaid pay for the entire cost of care? A: Yes. Subject to certain legal requirements, Medicaid …

Alternative Medicine such as chelation IV therapy has been intensely criticized by mainstream medicine for many years, so much so that a cardiovascular trial was conducted to refute any chance that chelation treatment worked so that physicians could deter their patients from asking for the procedure. It’s important to point out that people are much more educated and open to various …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. There are 3 reasons why preparing a Florida revocable living trust may be even more important for a small estate than for a large estate. It is a common mistaken belief that “estate planning” only applies to the wealthy. A related misconception is that trusts are only appropriate for those who have millions of dollars. …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI Up until the year 2000 the physicians had very limited treatment options for patients with symptomatic superficial insufficiency. Conservative therapy consisting of elevation, anti-inflammatory medications and compression stockings has changed only in the fabric technology. Today there are more shear compression garments which has helped improve patient compliance with this type of therapy. Great …

Danielle Gates, CFP®, Financial Advisor Myth: Social Security will provide most of the income you need in retirement. Fact: It’s likely that Social Security will provide a smaller portion of retirement income than you expect. There’s no doubt about it–Social Security is an important source of retirement income for most Americans. According to the Social Security Administration, more than nine …