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By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. A solid Florida estate plan addresses more than just finances. While organizing assets efficiently and providing for the smooth transfer of wealth is vital, you also need to make important decisions about non-financial matters. One area of non-financial matters typically involves decision making that is “medical in nature” AND medical matters in this country are …

By Adam Bruno, Author of They Lied: The Real Cost of Your Retirement Americans made more charitable donations in 2020 than in 2019. In fact, gifts soared to a record $471 billion – a 5.1% increase from the prior year. This is even more remarkable given the fact that the vast number of regular charitable fundraising events, such as walks …

High blood sugar and vascular disease are interrelated. In our country, nearly 30 million people have diabetes, and a vast majority of our population unknowingly has what’s known as prediabetes, which quickly escalates into the disease within a short amount of time. If you have diabetes, it’s important to work closely with your primary care physician, your nephrologist and your …

Dorothy Newberry is a delightful, petite, classy lady that thrives and looks forward to new things each day, and she just so happens to be 102 years old. To look at Dorothy, you would never know she is 102. She could easily pass for someone in their early 80’s. So, what is Dorothy’s secret to living well beyond 100? Here …

The origin: In 1965, Joel Pritchard, a Congressman from Washington State, returned to his home after playing golf with Bill Bell, a business associate, and found their families doing nothing. The two decided to fix that! The converted an old badminton court into the first Pickleball court. They used what they could find at hand – ping-pong paddles for racquets …

Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA One of the most common ailments that doctors treat annually is depression. Nearly 15 million people in the United States are affected by depression. Persistent Depressive Disorder or PDD is a chronic type of depression that usually last for more than a year and can be difficult to treat successfully. Many cardiac patients suffer with depression, …

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 …