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Many people worry about cholesterol – and with good reason. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than one-third of American adults have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk of heart disease – the leading cause of death in the United States. What you eat can be essential in maintaining your cholesterol and cardiovascular health. But first, what …

Sunscreen. Sun Hat. Sun Shirt. How much is enough to protect the skin you are in? A day in the sun isn’t as much fun when you learn the damaging affects of UV rays. If you work outdoors or play outdoors, sun protection is a must. If you have endured sun damage already in your life then you need to …

Vascular disease is a variety of illnesses that affect the arteries and veins of the body. The most common cause of vascular disease is atherosclerosis, which happens when a buildup of a fatty substance called plaque inside the arteries causes them to narrow, slowing or blocking the flow of blood. The causes of atherosclerosis aren’t clearly understood, but experts do …

Doctor urges sunscreen use and exams to prevent skin cancer on feet When at the pool or beach, we all lather up with sun screen to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun. But do we remember to apply sunscreen to our feet? July is UV Safety Month. Many don’t realize skin cancer can occur on the …

Charlie and Roberta Marshall moved to The Terraces at Bonita Springs in February 2021. As Charlie says, “We moved to The Not many seniors decided to move into a senior living community during a once in-a-lifetime global pandemic. But most seniors aren’t Virginia Haronis. Ginny, as she’s known, moved into The Terraces at Bonita Springs last September. She’s never looked …

For decades, anti-cannabis groups and politicians labeled cannabis the ultimate gateway drug. However, a recent multi-year study from the University of Washington shows that cannabis legalization has decreased the dependency on alcohol, tobacco, and synthetic painkillers (opioids). Below, we’ll dive into the data that explains how cannabis and marijuana legalization is helping individuals across the nation ditch alcohol, cigarettes, and …

By Murilo Lima, M.D. Hormones are natural chemicals produced in the organs and tissues of the endocrine system. As we age, our body systems become less sensitive to the hormones our own body makes. The amount of hormones our body naturally produces may also decrease with age. Or our body may metabolize the hormones more slowly. The most common consequence …

Full body skin rejuvenation is possible with Morpheus 8. In a series of short, in-office treatments, Velo Med Spa can address a wide range of cosmetic concerns and help you achieve glowing, healthy skin and reduce cellulite over your entire body. This treatment can also help minimize the appearance of stubborn cellulite on the thighs, belly, or elsewhere on the …

Cancer will affect nearly 2 million people in the United States this year alone. Consequently, almost one-third of those individuals will succumb to their diagnosis. The treatments used to rid the body of cancer are so harsh and oftentimes do not succeed in eliminating the cancer. The side effects are often leave the patients with debilitating nausea, fatigue, hair loss, …

By Dr. Alan Brown Did you know that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light constitutes the greatest risk factor for melanoma? Countless studies have long established the connection between harmful UV exposure and skin cancer. Most UV exposure originates as energy from the sun, reaching the surface of our planet as two types of UV light: UVA rays and UVB rays. …