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If you’re a heart patient, older than 50, or overweight, you might need to take special precautions in the heat, according to Gerald Fletcher, M.D., professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Florida. Check with your healthcare professional before starting an exercise routine if you are experiencing symptoms or have a specific medical question or chronic disease. Certain …

If hair removal for summer is high on your to-do list, Velo Med Spa has the newest technology waiting for you. Our laser hair removal technology can be safely used on most areas of the body that have unwanted hair, including bikini area, legs, arms, chest, back, shoulders, stomach, neck, chin, and sideburns. Diolaze XL™ is the upgraded, second-generation laser …

Summer travel can be stressful enough without worrying about sudden health scares. Unfortunately, that long car ride or flight can raise your risk of blood clots, ruining your vacation, or worse… The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 900,000 Americans are affected by blood clots each year, and upwards of 100,000 people die as …

By Dr. Francis Ikeokwu Not all healthcare careers lead to patient care. If you have a passion for numbers, hospitals and other medical facilities need controllers, auditors and senior accounting directors to oversee the financial side. These positions require the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and a master’s degree. Why do these organizations want a CPA? It’s a widely-recognized and …

Charlie and Roberta Marshall moved to The Terraces at Bonita Springs in February 2021. As Charlie says, “We moved to The Terraces before anything happened. It’s better to move one day early than one day late.” They chose the community for a variety of reasons. “Most of my adult life was working with seniors,” says Charlie. As a tax and …

Chronic pain is one of the most common health-related issues that affect adults worldwide. Estimates suggest that 1 in 5 people experience some type of chronic pain. At over 1 billion affected individuals, it’s no wonder why health agencies classify chronic pain as a severe threat to public health. Luckily, medical marijuana is legal in many states, including Florida. Read …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, NhD, APRN, DNP Cancer affects millions of people each year in the United States. While some cancers can be treated without chemotherapy or radiation therapy, the majority of cancer does need intervention to destroy the cancer cells and stop them from proliferating any further. Cancer Treatment Whether cancer treatment entails surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, reconstructive surgery, …

By Alejandro Miranda-Sousa, M.D. and Kailen Gonzalez, PA-C Vasectomy provides permanent male birth control by severing the tubes through which sperm pass to mix with semen. These tubes are called the vas deferens. Sperm are produced in the testicles and stored in an adjacent structure called the epididymis. During sexual climax, the sperm migrate from the epididymis through the vas …

Google the season “spring” and you’ll see images of blooming flowers, butterflies and birds, or find quotes about gardens, happiness and new beginnings. At Starkey, we hear a lot from our hearing aid wearers that spring signals a time of planning and renewal. It’s the season many of you visit your hearing professional to get earwax buildup removed or bring …

When your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia has reached the point of needing more care than you can provide in the home, how will you know what is the right fit for them? Memory Care Communities abound in South West Florida. How will you ever find the right one? That is where Ultimate Resource Health Network comes in. Our …