Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disturbance problems in America. It ruins the sleep of 25 million Americans with likely millions more un-diagnosed sufferers. The condition prevents the sleeper from entering REM and Delta sleep causing them to become anxious, cantankerous and tired during the day. There are very serious health consequences of prolonged sleep disturbance and …
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By Dr. Jeffrey Ziomek, DPA, EMT-P What can you do in seven minutes (or 420 seconds)? The answer is plenty. Some examples include drinking a glass of water, updating your voicemail, emptying your dishwasher, taking out the trash and recycling, or writing a note. For a paramedic, seven minutes is the average response time from a 9-1-1 call to arriving …
Read More »By Neetu Malhotra, MD Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a slow progressive deterioration of kidney function leading to kidney failure. CKD progresses from stage 1 to stage 5, which is the final stage, when a patient is deemed as End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). These patients require kidney replacement therapies such as Dialysis or Transplantation to survive. In the Unites …
Read More »By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center is proud to feature LEE HEALTH’S RENOWNED BALANCE EXPERT Nathalie Grondin during this Month’s “Lunch and Learn” lecture series. This Seminar will answer all your questions concerning new treatments for Hearing Loss, Balance Issues, and Reducing Risks of Falls …you will be amazed to see how closely …
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Cats in particular are notorious for being curious little creatures. Even if they don’t jump up on countertops or tables in front of you, you can be pretty sure that they do so when you’re not around. Most likely it’s happening while you are sleepy peacefully in the middle of the night, since cats are nocturnal animals. During this time …
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Covid-19 has slowly spread its way into the lives of almost every person starting with financial distress and ending in the constant fear of carrying on with everyone’s daily routine. These strange times have called for unorthodox measures to be taken in order to flatten the curve of the spread such as work from home, telemedicine, and other contact free …
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The effects of aging are not limited to wrinkles and gray hairs. Changes in eyesight are also common as we grow older, often leading to eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. March is Save Your Vision Month, a timely reminder of why we must take a proactive approach to our vision as we advance in years. “Your …
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As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf club in practice and on the links can lead to a condition …
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We caught up with Charles Currao, Campo Felice’s distinguished chef, to find out more about the culinary choices, prime, fresh ingredients, and variety he brings to the dining experience at Campo Felice. Chef Currao explained, “Campo Felice is a unique place for seniors to enjoy their independent lifestyle. We take great pride in our cuisine and offer the best dining …
Read More »When it comes to colorectal cancer, early diagnosis is critical because colon polyps go unnoticed most of the time. Polyps are cell growths on the lining of the colon or large intestine. If you have them, it’s best to have them removed. Polyps don’t turn cancerous in every case, but your risk of developing cancer increases with the type, number and …
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