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Several types of heart disease are risk factors for stroke. Likewise, stroke is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease and stroke share many of the same risk factors such as high LDL “bad” cholesterol levels, low HDL “good” cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, physical inactivity, and being overweight or obese. Individuals with coronary heart …

Strokes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Continue reading to learn how to safeguard yourself against stroke. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. In 2008 alone, more than 133,000 Americans died from stroke—or one person every four minutes—died from stroke, making it the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A …

By Christopher M. Cole, L.Ped Foot pain can be due to all sorts of reasons, including footwear that does not fit properly. Ill-fitting shoes are a big problem in America. A recent study from the Institute for Preventive Foot Health found that 78% of adults have encountered foot pain at some point — usually due to shoes that are too …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Hello Friends & Colleagues! Here at Health & Wellness, it is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, and one thing that can get your blood pressure up is the problem of owning real estate and planning for long term medical care costs.   So, if you or a loved one own real estate and are nearing …

The days are notably warmer and longer.  We start to see our summer thunderstorm pattern settle in.  We come to Graduation season, and the pace for weddings picks up as well.  Here in Southwest Florida, we finish saying “See you next Fall!” to most of our seasonal residents, and we get ready for summertime.  It’s a very transitional month. It’s …

By David Ebner – Staff Writer     Since 1990, there have been a plethora of medical breakthroughs. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States even though death rates for heart disease have dropped by more than 35 percent since 1990. With the progress of cancer …

By Matt Fehniger, PT Outpatient Coordinator, Life Care Center of Estero Losses occur at every stage of life, particularly in later years. As we age, we must cope with a variety of setbacks including physical, social and emotional setbacks, which may affect our ability to function independently, jeopardizing our freedom by relying on others for our needs. The extent to …

By Joseph Kandel, M.D. As we head into National Arthritis Awareness month, I thought this would be the perfect time to review the disorder, how it is evaluated, and what professionals and you can do to improve your condition! First, arthritis is inflammation in the joint. This leads to stiffness, soreness, swelling, restriction of range of motion of the joint, …

According to NAMI (National Institute of Mental Illness) one in 10 Americans experience depression at some point in their lives yet only about 20 percent seek professional medical help—even though the condition is completely treatable. “May is National Mental Health Month,” says Jamie Seneca, Community Outreach Director for Nurse On Call. “Why not take this month to reflect on your …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN The popularity of regenerative, non-surgical treatments for osteoarthritis has grown in recent years and with good reason. People want options that are less invasive, do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay, and that have successful long-term results.  Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis no longer has to mean giving up leisure activities and signing up for …