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By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. When faced with the diagnosis of osteoarthritis, one of the most important things to remember is that you are not alone. While encouragement and support can come from a variety of individuals, including family and friends, it is important to remember that your doctor can also serve as one of your most valuable relationships …

With obesity and complications from smoking on the rise, the American Heart Association has predicted that cardiovascular disease will account for nearly 18 million deaths worldwide in 2016, with that number escalating to nearly 24 million by the end of 2030. The US alone is witness to almost 2,200 cardiovascular-related deaths each day – or one every 40 seconds. And …

Most of us are aware that reducing dietary fat, monitoring our blood pressure and exercising are heart healthy, but far too few us of are aware of new research revealing more about the link between added dietary sugar and our risk for disease. According to a recent study found in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, daily consumption of sugar-sweetened …

By DeAnn Kamp, Realtor® When we talk about cancer prevention, much of the focus is on lifestyle. Diet, exercise, and personal habits are major contributing factors in the development of many common cancers. However, environment also plays a large role in cancer statistics. Unfortunately, when we talk about environmental cancer risks most people tend to only see the big picture, …

Orangetheory Fitness, a group training fitness studio, combines strength and cardio interval training with the science of heart monitoring into a 60-minutes session. Orangetheory is based on the science of heart rate-based interval training, so you know exactly what you’re doing in each class and how it’s going to lead to your weight loss/fitness goals. In other words: No more …

The Southwest Florida Division of American Heart Association encourages individuals, businesses and organizations to “Go Red” for Heart Month this February by participating in National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 5, 2016. In 2003, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute took actions which eventually resulted in the development of National Wear Red Day, annually held the first Friday …

It is unfortunate, but not surprising, that if you are reading this you know someone who has had heart disease or stroke, maybe even yourself.  Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States. Heart disease is responsible for 1 of every 4 deaths in the country. For some groups, such as …

By Christopher M. Cole, L.Ped Are you one of the nearly 5.5 million Americans troubled with foot pain caused by a bunion? What is a bunion? A bunion is a bony bump located at the base of the big toe. It can be painful when it rubs against the shoe. Hallux abducto valgus is the medical term used to describe …

The month of February is designated as National Heart Health Month.  Maintaining a healthy heart is extremely important for a multitude of reasons.  The heart is the most vital organ in our body to promote an overall sense of well-being. What the majority of people don’t realize is how much a healthy heart can have a direct correlation to hearing …

Molly Maid supports nationwide efforts for a healthier, more environmentally-friendly world. For many professional cleaning companies, green home cleaning is just another trend, one requiring some different products labeled “natural.” For us, green house cleaning is an extension of what we already do on a daily basis—safeguard families. As a professional cleaning company, we take pride in reducing the allergens, …