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By:  Corey Howard, MD, FACP Have you ever felt like a number when you went to your doctors office or the emergency room? I know I have.  A few months ago I brought my 13 year old son to a specialist.  During that visit he was evaluated by a physician’s assistant who had his head buried in his computer and …

Physical activity is important for all people but essential for people with disabilities. Life Care Center of Estero wants to help. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services along with state of the art facilities.  These therapies can help people with disabilities improve function and overall health through education and exercise programs. We would love to consult …

Do you experience pain caused by arthritis? If so and you don’t want to take yet another pill, you may decide to use a cream or gel to dull the pain. When your joints are painful or your muscles ache, topical ointments, those you apply to your skin, can offer relief. If you suffer from arthritis pain, you may benefit …

By Alyssa Parker – Many people may experience complications after an operation due to the significant amount of trauma your body endures. Whether it’s cancer related, non-cancer related, or a minor surgery, patients may develop post-operative symptoms such as swelling in a limb or a particular area of the body. Swelling in the limb which may appear to be temporary …

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS – Are you dreaming of a white Christmas this year? It is certainly the most wonderful time of the year, with Christmas parties and gifts to look forward to – but you don’t want your smile to let you down. Whether it is from drinking too much wine, tea or coffee – stains can …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS, BC-HIS Hearing loss is one of our nation’s leading handicapping disabilities, afflicting almost 40 million people.  One out of every ten people has some form of hearing impairment.  Additionally, twenty percent of teens currently have hearing difficulties.  Hearing problems can lead to a multitude of maladies if not resolved. Loss of income is often …

Nearly 70% of American adults are either overweight or obese. Being obese puts you at a higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and more. Obesity is defined simply as too much body fat. Your body is made up of water, fat, protein, carbohydrate and various vitamins and minerals. If you have too …

If you or a loved one will be going to the hospital as an inpatient, you could make the incorrect assumption that it will be like a stay in a luxury hotel but with better service.  After all, we in Southwest Florida do have beautiful hospital facilities like Health Park and Gulf Coast Medical Center.  They are visually attractive and …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 No one knows if they will get any disease, but the best course of action is always being prepared for the unknown.  It is never too early to sit down with an attorney and have a Will or Trust and Living Will (Advance Care Directive), drawn up.  Most attorneys have a …

Dictionary.com defines “Symbiotic” as: “…having an interdependent relationship.” By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Self-help Guru Stephen Covey writes a great deal in his book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” about how “interdependence” is vital and involves working in a “synergistic  way” with the world around us. Google defines “synergy” as “the interaction or cooperation of two or more …