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By Debra Florio A friendly reminder to get your annual Breast screening. Breast cancer develops as the cells mutate either inherently from your parents (genes) or acquired through lifestyle risk factors. Those factors are: • Age • Exposure to radiation (x rays, cell phones, 5G, microwaves, acne treatment in adolescence, computers and routers, etc.) • Being overweight (diet and nutrition) …

Stress is made up of both psychological and physical symptoms, and once it begins to overwhelm an individual, anxiety, worry and fear often overthrow their peace and soundness of mind. Anxiety physically can affect our heart rate, gastrointestinal tract, breathing, sleeping patterns and so much more. Stress and anxiety lead to the following issues: • Bouts of anger • Depression …

Massage is not just a leisurely activity that the elite can enjoy while pampering themselves, but an actual wellness component to healthy living. In combination with Physical Therapy, massage helps to relax the muscles leaving the body in a state of ease, and while this not only feels wonderful, it puts the central nervous system into a relaxed state as …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) took effect in 2018, federal estate taxes have been deemphasized in estate planning. The TCJA more than doubled the federal estate tax exemption—from $5.49 million to $11.18 million. As a result, only about one in 1,000 deceased Americans have estates that qualify for federal estate tax, and …

(For those that have recovered, those that need cardiac examinations and those that have any cardiovascular symptoms) By Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA COVID-19 has taken its toll on us mentally, emotionally, and physically, and although most of us are beyond the shock and disbelief phase of the pandemic, what researchers and physicians are seeing is the lingering effects of cardiac …

If you have depression, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health issues, you may have tried countless drugs and still feel they don’t work. You’re not alone. There are several reasons that medications do not work for individuals and a lot of it comes down to genetics. There is an advanced technology that allows your practitioner to understand your DNA …

Vascular & Vein Center at Gulfcoast Surgeons Provides Advanced Procedures that Offer Optimal Results At Vascular & Vein Center, vein stripping and other surgical, often painful procedures with considerable downtime are a thing of the past. With advanced procedures like VNUS® Closure and Endovenous Laser Ablation to treat varicose veins, our innovative, minimally invasive treatments provide a conservative approach and …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz Every October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month represents an opportunity to reassess the impact of breast cancer in our lives and the lives of those we love, as well as our community. The average risk of a woman in the U.S. developing breast cancer during her lifetime is about 13%, or one in in eight women. …

Open Enrollment Starts October 15, 2021, Individual/Family Open Enrollment is coming soon! 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 …

By Lam Nguyen, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Hip and spine pathologies can lead to severe disability, and they often occur in combination.  Because symptoms of hip and spine conditions can significantly overlap and mimic one another, diagnosing and treating patients with hip and spine problems can be very challenging.  Patients with both hip and lumbar spine pathology commonly have low back …