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Have you ever met someone and assumed they were 10-20 years younger than their actual age due to their great energy and wit? Sure, there are the “chosen” ones that are blessed with graceful aging genes. But there are also people who decide to make daily lifestyle changes which help to make them healthier and happier, as well. In the …

Cholesterol is generally associated with being “too high”. Leaving us to ask ourselves the common question, “How can I lower it?” But do we really understand what “it” is and why we need to lower “it”? So…What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that is carried throughout your body to every cell. It has many important jobs that …

Caregivers face a variety of challenges when a loved one develops Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or a related disorder, including coping with their own emotions and stress. Caring for a memory-impaired person can be overwhelming. While there are many resources in the community and support groups, there has been a neglect of hands on training when it comes to managing a …

The city of Estero is a quiet city located between the popular destinations of Fort Myers and Naples. It is the perfect site for a Life Care Center of America facility. From nursing care, inpatient therapy and outpatient therapy services; Life Care has many great in-house care options. Their personnel truly understand the difficult decisions family members make in supporting …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS – Healthy brain function is not usually the first subject that comes to mind. However, keeping your brain “properly” stimulated is one way to ward off maladies such as dementia and Alzheimers disease. Our brain is the most complicated and delicate organ of the body. Therefore, it needs constant stimulation. Crossword puzzles, reading, …

By Lynn Schneider, Park Royal Behavioral Health Services The shocking death of comedian/actor Robin Williams has focused the nation’s attention on the topic of mental health and substance abuse creating the opportunity for a teachable moment here in Southwest Florida for individuals dealing with these issues on a personal level. “Far too often the ones we love most do not …

By Yollo Wellness We want you to achieve your optimal health by focusing on prevention. Taking proactive approaches to wellness, utilizing FDA approved therapeutic equipment, devices, products and professional services is most beneficial. The team at YOLLO Wellness is helping people be well in a natural, non-invasive way. Come in today to start feeling better. Live Blood Cell & Supplement …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Frantz EyeCare is inviting local residents who are at least 18 years of age to submit a 15-second video on the practice’s Facebook page from September 1 – 30 about why they feel they deserve to win a free LASIK surgery and how they think it will change their life.  Fans of the page …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing a great opportunity to learn about a new technique for surgical removal of one or both breasts, a procedure known as a nipple-sparing mastectomy. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in …

By Beth Marlow, Certified Professional Cancer Coach, Certified Holistic Nutritional Counselor & Cancer Survivor in Ft. Myers, FL Cancer is quickly becoming the # 1 killer in the world today and the latest projections are alarming. The statistics for breast cancer are currently sitting at 1 in every 7 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. About …