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Many people that suffer with pain from arthritis, post-workout, over training, injury or fibromyalgia rely on over-the-counter pain medications to get them through there day, but did you now that analgesics like ibuprofen can wreak havoc on your health? Heavy or long-term use of medicines, such as ibuprofen and naproxen can cause chronic interstitial nephritis (kidney disease). NSAIDs block a …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Every cancer patient deserves the best care possible close to home. At Advocate we believe patients should not have to travel far to receive compassionate care from world-class physicians using top-of-the-line technology. With the opening of Advocate Radiation Oncology’s new office in Naples, that vision continues to approach reality for the Southwest Florida community. Advocate now …

Driving along the beach, nearby parks or in many communities, you’ll notice that people of all ages are living active lifestyles. Here in Florida, we have gorgeous weather throughout the entire year, which allows for more activities like jogging, tennis, pickleball, kayaking, pushing grandchildren on the swing, and the list goes on and on; but with all of this healthy …

Many people don’t feel like they have the time, willpower, or fortitude to embark on or follow through with health and fitness initiatives. It’s never too late to get started and finding motivation may be the key. Diet While both are critical for overall health, what we eat is equally or, in some cases, more important than exercise. Studies have …

By Dr. Mary Nuosce February is National Heart Month. The focus is taking care of your cardiovascular health, which is something we should be doing every day. The heart is more than a muscle that pumps blood through our body. Pop culture says the heart is the epicenter of a powerful feeling: love. Ahhh….that feeling of love. Your day is …

Nancy is one of more than 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, a disease marked by porous, brittle bones that can break more easily than healthy bones. Women over 50 have a 1-in-2 chance of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis.1 Osteoporosis is sometimes called a “silent disease” because it has no symptoms before a fracture occurs.2 That’s what happened to …

By Starkey Hearing Does COVID cause hearing loss? As the Omicron variant causes a spike in cases around the world, Starkey Chief Health Officer Archelle Georgiou, MD, provides insights to a few common questions. What do experts know so far about COVID-19 and hearing loss? Dr. Georgiou — Multiple studies have shown that COVID-19 can be associated with hearing loss, …

By Jodi Thomas I love Valentine’s Day. Not just the flowers and the chocolate and all that good stuff, but I have always loved the idea of celebrating love . . . and on a trivial note, seeing all the pink and red hearts just makes me happy for some reason. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my own heart. …

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) are life-threatening. In fact, they are the 15th leading cause of death in the U.S. in people over the age of 65, but it can happen to much younger individuals as well depending on their risk factors and lifestyle. The larger they grow, the more likely a rupture will occur. Approximately 200,000 individuals …

There’s more to The Terraces at Bonita Springs than meets the eye, say Frank and Lucille LaBarbera, residents at The Terraces. Beyond the beauty of the Addison Miznerinspired architecture, boutique setting, luxury retirement lifestyle and maintenance-free residences are incomparable ease and peace of mind. This is a Life Plan Community that offers the best of both worlds – the active, …