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If you think of the brain as a beehive, in many neurotypical minds, the bees work harmoniously in conjunction with each, doing their part, but in the depressed brain, the bees collide, sting, and create chaos on an ongoing basis with insufficient refuge. It is natural and even healthy for people to experience bouts of depression, as long as it …

If your financial plan for 2017 didn’t work out the way you wanted it to, don’t beat yourself up. Instead, ask yourself the following questions to determine what you can learn from reflecting on your financial situation in the last year. Did you meet your financial goals and expectations for 2017? Perhaps you started the year with some financial goals …

Monthly “Lunch and Learn” Lectures Are Available Again Throughout Southwest Florida! By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Hoglund Family Hearing And Audiology Center has been the educational resource for Southwest Florida for everything related to the human hearing system. Their popular “Lunch and Learn” seminar series really begins to “ramp up” as the winter months arrive. “I have always …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) should have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2017 to your new 2018 plan. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plan if you do …

If you or a loved one are scheduled for knee surgery, read this before it’s too late. By Physicians Rehabilitation Osteoarthritis is one of the ten most disabling diseases in developed countries (WHO 2012). Worldwide estimates are that 10% of men and 18% of women aged over 60 years have symptomatic arthritis, including moderate and severe forms.  It is estimated by …

After Hurricane Irma, perhaps you are growing tired of trying to repair or maintain your home. One of the most prestigious senior complexes in our area withstood the storm with no damage what so ever. Diamond Oaks Village of Bonita Springs is a unique apartment community designed for active, independent adults 55 and up. If you are tired of the …

Florida’s population increases significantly during the winter months.  A bulk of this population is northerners trying to dodge the colder temperatures.   A drop in temperature can affect your health, no matter how cold. Research shows that cold weather can affect your heart, your skin, your immune system and your joints. While Florida may not get as cold as some of the …

You have leg swelling and pain?  We may have your solution! By Patrick Nero, MD, FACS, RPVI As hurricane Irma was bearing down on us in early September, we all had to quickly prepare and then make the difficult decision to either ride it out or evacuate.  I know from my own experience as well as so many others I …

Samira K. Beckwith – President and CEO of Hope Healthcare A Catholic priest I know used to ask the congregation, “How many of you want to go to heaven?” Once all the hands were in the air, he would pause for a moment before delivering the follow-up question: “Do you know you have to die to get there?” Talking about …

Iona Health and Wellness uses an integrative approach to medicine. They offer age management medicine for women and men to optimize health. Dr. Sonn will evaluate you and tailor a patient-specific treatment plan to maximize your potential. Using evidence-based medicine, their diagnostic and treatment services are directed towards promoting health.  Gregory Sonn, DO has been practicing Medicine since 2002; he believes …