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Every year, more than 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. While treatments and cure rates have improved in recent years, breast cancer and the side effects caused by treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation still cause suffering. Massage therapy through the Massage Envy Wellness Program can offer relief from many of the painful symptoms and side effects of breast …

By Dee Merritt Medicare enrollment period is now called Annual Election Period which runs October 15th to December 7th 2014 for January 1st 2015 effective date.  Medicare is for adults that are 65 or older, or others that are on Medicare due to disability. In September each year Medicare Advantage Plan Member ‘s and  Medicare Part “D” Prescription Drug Plan …

By John C. Kagan, M.D. Whether you enjoy golf or tennis on the weekends, play soccer on a recreational sports team or never miss a chance to work out at the gym, a sprain, strain, pop, tear or pull can quickly relegate you to the sidelines. Unfortunately no one is immune to injuries from participating in athletic activity.  Even twisting …

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 LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist – Medical hair loss is caused by medical treatments such as chemotherapy and others.  Normally  its  a  temporary condition, reversing itself after treatments stop. It can be very disconcerting to the women who experience it. We specialize in helping women whose hair loss has been induced by medical treatments. We’re aware and sympathetic to the challenges …

By George T. Leamon, CLTC – Lutgert Insurance The baby boomer generation is becoming more aware that insurance plays a very important role in their lives. This could be one of the reasons why we are seeing an increase in the number of insurance agencies that are playing for our attention. Assisted living, rehabilitation, and life-altering illnesses are costly and …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – There are many different presentations of leg vein problems although the most recognizable is that of varicose veins. Other signs and symptoms of venous reflux disease (also known as venous insufficiency, CVI, venous incompetence or leaky veins) include swollen, achy legs, restless legs, night time leg cramps and urination, diffuse spider veins, skin discoloration …

By John C. Kagan, M.D. Falls can happen to anyone at any age, but according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls occur more often in senior adults and are the leading cause of injury deaths in persons over 65 years of age. In addition, patients with orthopedic issues are at an increased risk for falls. Fortunately, by making …

By Harry Tsai, M.D. In the United States, it is estimated that Prostate Cancer will affect 233,000 men in 2014 alone. According to the National Cancer Institute, almost thirty thousand cases will result in death. Ranking as the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in American men, approximately one in every seven men will be diagnosed with the disease in …

Dr. Rich Gilbert speaks on alternative to CPAP Paying attention to your oral hygiene, especially your gums, may play a bigger role in your overall health than you may think. Proper oral hygiene also contributes to keeping your heart healthy. Preventative care of your teeth and gums help to fight against various deadly heart diseases. The mouth is a vital …