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I suppose you’d have to be completely cut off from reality not to see it.  The world is a gloomy place, and seemingly getting gloomier.  Even as I sit down to write this, the world is weeping for the nightmare that happened in Paris.  Cruelty, hatred, murder and destruction undertaken by misguided people with a misguided view of God. Isaiah, …

By David Ebner, Staff Writer Chances are that you have heard about stem cells—they have been in the news for years. But did you know that stem cells are being used right now in the United States to treat debilitating lung diseases? Sufferers of diseases like COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and interstitial lung disease are receiving life changing stem cell …

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS – As you age, your dental hygiene habits become more important than ever for your teeth and gums. Taking care of your teeth — and your dental health overall — is essential for maintaining your health as a senior. A healthy mouth not only makes it easier for you to eat nutritious foods, but …

As we age, it gets harder to do a lot of the activities we were once able to do with ease, and we tend to take those things for granted. Walking, bending, and climbing are movements that we think are simple now, but they only get more difficult when we reach our Golden Years. The bathroom can be a hazardous …

By Dr. Ronald M. Repice, D.C. Cryotherapy is the use of low temperatures to trigger the body’s natural responses to heal itself. The benefits of using cryogenic chamber therapy are countless. This modality was first utilized in Japan in 1978 to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Studies conducted over the last two decades in Europe have established Whole Body Cryotherapy as a …

Swan Age Reversal Centers specializes in aesthetic procedures that help their clients look younger, thinner, and more vibrant. Due to huge year round demand for their services, a new Naples office is opening August 2014 and a Sanibel location is opening October 2014. Swan Centers services hundreds of clients and does thousands of procedures annually and have a 98% approval …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare October 15th-December 7th 2015 for January 1st, 2016 effective date. Everyone on Medicare should be looking at their Notification of Change booklets that you received from your current carriers. This applies to Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D, an annual review of your policies is always highly recommended. Medicare Advantage …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Aperson with knee pain knows how often it gets in the way of doing the things they want and need to do in daily life. Because the knee is a weight bearing joint, knee pain affects almost everything we do that requires mobility, including those things most of us have usually taken for granted. For many, knee …

By Dr. Rich Gilbert The word apnea literally means without breath. During sleep, the muscles and tissues of the upper airway can collapse and narrow or totally block the opening in the throat for air. The narrowing of the upper airway can produce sound – snoring. However, when the upper airway becomes completely obstructed breathing stops. This condition is called …

By Dr. John C. Kagan, M.D. Aging is a fact of life for everyone, but did you know that staying physically active can help you slow the process of aging, keeping your muscles and joints functioning properly, preserving strength in your bones and decreasing your risk of heart attack or stroke? While fitness may be no fountain of youth, regular …