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By Amy Rohde, CFP®, CFTA, Senior Relationship Manager Markets will always be unpredictable. Market downturns are painful but are a naturally occurring component of equity-market investing. A well-designed financial plan considers market volatility and can help you brave the ever-changing ebbs and flows of the market. If you do not have a plan yet and are just focusing on investing …

Sexual dysfunction can take many forms — it’s not limited to erectile dysfunction or lack of interest in sex, often referred to as a low libido. Sexual dysfunction can involve pain during intercourse, an inability to maintain an erection, or difficulty experiencing an orgasm. Though there are many causes of diminished libido and sexual dysfunction in men and women, there …

By Dr. Susan Anderson, Program Director, Dental Hygiene Program at Hodges University As an adult, we have 32 teeth that together make up our smiles, and help us enjoy life. February is Dental Hygiene Month, and your dental hygienist is a key in helping you keep your smile through your life. The American Dental Association recommends getting your teeth cleaned …

By Dr. Melissa (Mel) Irvine, DNP – Clinical Sexologist Specializes in Sexual Medicine and Beauty After two years of COVID-19 exposure, many of us feel as though we know what happens with this infection. It attacks the respiratory system, causes a nasty-sounding cough, and can leave people unbelievably fatigued. However, as research surrounding COVID-19 grows, scientists are finding that this …

Sexual health is a vital aspect of overall well-being and encompasses not only physical function, but also emotional and psychological well-being. The vascular system plays a crucial role in sexual health, as it is responsible for the flow of blood to and from the sexual organs. Any issues with the vascular system can greatly impact sexual health, leading to problems …

By Amy Hoffmann Schenk, RN, BSN, MS Ed, Community Engagement Lead Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SW Florida February is American Heart month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the united states. The American Heart Association is a wonderful source of information and resources and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Over the past fifty years, …

By Dr. Brandon Fuller If we weren’t suffering from Covid before, we sure are now. As if the virus itself didn’t wreak enough havoc on society, the stress and anxiety that it produced has stuck with us long after the masks have come off. In fact, studies show that following the pandemic, anxiety disorders have become the number one cause …

Making friends is something that should be easy and intuitive, right? That’s the way it used to be when we were kids. All you had to do was strike up a conversation on the playground. But as we get older, making friendships becomes harder as our days fill with family, jobs, and life in general. One of the most exciting …

People with obesity are known to be at increased risk for a host of medical issues. A new study shows obesity may also increase the chance of developing peripheral artery disease. Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is the narrowing of the arteries to the arms or legs. It occurs when atherosclerotic plaque adheres to the lining of the arteries, which …

By Duane Wiggins, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon with Quigley Eye Specialists Three million Americans are suffering from glaucoma, which can rob them of their sight and nearly 1.5 million of them do not even know they have it. Glaucoma is referred to as a “silent sight stealer” because, unfortunately, there are minimal symptoms associated with the …