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By Dr. Alan Brown A lung cancer diagnosis brings a range of emotions and questions. It can feel overwhelming. At Advocate Radiation Oncology, we recognize that coping with cancer is a journey, and it’s important that you know we are walking alongside you. In fact, one of the first steps we take together is giving our patients some power over …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) should have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2021 plan to your new 2022 plan. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plan if you …

People generally are social by nature, and high-quality social relationships can help us all live longer, healthier lives. However, older adults often find themselves unexpectedly alone due to factors like the death of a spouse or partner, physical distance from friends or family, or loss of transportation and mobility. These seniors are at an increased risk for loneliness and social …

Females and men are predisposed to experience an imbalance of hormones. When estrogen, progesterone, and testosteronelevels are disrupted, it can lead to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight gain, loss of muscle, irritability, and bone deficiency. As men and women age, they tend to produce fewer and fewer hormones each year after the age of thirty. Hormonal …

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit our lives like a runaway train, you probably worried about your aging parents living alone, wondering, “Are they healthy? Taking care of themselves? Eating enough? Taking their medication on schedule?” What about the guilt of not visiting them as often as you probably should? Today, with sheltering in place, your parents may be lonelier than …

By Melissa Bagby, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, CPN, PED-BC One minute a patient is talking to you, and the next, they’re experiencing a medical emergency. That’s where training and experience takes over and allows the nurse to promptly and accurately assess the patient and begin life-saving interventions. It begins with education and training, but how do you prepare nursing students for …

By Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. They have to withstand extreme amounts of load and pressure. In fact the pressure on every foot with every step equals 2.3 times your body weight. You might think “how is that possible?”. The answer: Science of forces and motion, including speed, velocity, acceleration, and Newton’s …

When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, chronic disease, diabetes, depression, behavioral issues, stroke, and brain function impairment. If not rectified, over time, sleep deprivation can lead to heart attacks, …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. With each passing year, more and more of everyday life moves online. The emergence of COVID-19 and its impact on Florida estate planning, has only accelerated that trend. You can work from home, go on virtual tours  of museums, or even take guitar lessons from the comfort of your own living room. It’s no surprise, …

Regenerative Medicine Regenerative Medicine is a growing field of interest because it gives real results that patients can see and feel! It is a proven approach to enhancing your overall health and will greatly eliminate most painful joint and soft tissue disorders. Sounds impressive but confusing, right? Well in lay­man’s terms it means our bodies were designed to heal themselves! …