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By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – If you have been told by your physician that your varicose veins are cosmetic or pose no immediate threat or that your swollen achy legs are just something you are going to have to live with, you might want to reconsider your options.  A number of patients have presented in the past months with …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services – Seminars concerning Hearing Health Care have been scheduled throughout Southwest Florida during the month of January. These lectures have been designed to educate people about all of the confusing and misunderstood symptoms of NERVE DEAFNESS, and Tinnitus (“Ringing Ears”) and new research into the treatment of these conditions. John Hoglund BC-HIS, ACA …

The knee is notorious for pain and injury, Knee pain can occur from an injury or a condition like osteoarthritis, and can impact activities of everyday life. There are many remedies for this condition, including rest, anti-inflammatory medications and using knee braces. For individuals whose knee pain progresses or does not respond to other types of treatment, injections may be …

By Alyssa Parker – Many individuals attempt to manage their limb swelling through various treatments such as compression stockings, exercise, diuretics, and elevation with little or no results. Limb swelling, also known as edema, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common conditions where limb swelling is the first symptom include venous insufficiency, post …

By Robert W. Pollack, M.D. CEO TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. This noninvasive therapy helps to alleviate the symptoms of depression. The TMS device, which has magnets embedded inside it, is placed on the scalp and sends magnetic pulses into the brain, where they generate an electric …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From …

Get motivated to look and feel your best this holiday season with these tips from Orangetheory Fitness. The holiday season is in full swing, with Thanksgiving wrapped up and Christmas right around the corner, 2017 will be here before we know it. The days are getting shorter yet busier, and the holidays can throw us off of our routines. But …

The Bahamas has more than 700 islands and is an archipelago that boasts hospitable people, gorgeous weather, fascinating traditions, beautiful nature and a way of life all its own. It isn’t difficult to come up with things to do in the Bahamas. Rather, it’s difficult to fit in everything. You don’t want to miss Andros Island, Port Lucaya Marketplace, traditional Bahamian …

By Doreen DeStefano No matter who you are, or what holidays you celebrate at this time of year, is can be busy and stressful.  Maintain your health and energy with the 8 tips. 1. Get enough sleep The holiday season can be busy and hectic.  We have family, friends, and work obligations.  We try to squeeze in as much as possible, …

Are you experiencing frequent lightheadedness or fainting spells? Unsure what might be causing these issues? If so, your cardiologist may recommend a tilt table test, sometimes known as a passive head up tilt test (HUTT). This procedure is used to record both your blood pressure and heart rate each minute, while the patient is tilted on a table at varying …