Sarasota Edition

By Matthew Solomon The holiday season means big meals, lots of treats, and a ton of time by the pool. However, as the holiday season speeds by us, many of us are now trying to kick ourselves into gear with New Year’s Resolutions, the most common being fitness. Florida’s senior population is no different, with fitness and wellness being a vital …

By Dr. Anne Luther Do we vaccinate our pets too often? Yes, if they are being given all of their vaccines on an annual basis, reports Dr. Ronald Schultz, a veterinary immunologist and chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. His opinion is based on more than 30 years of vaccine research. …

Massachusetts achieves first-ever healthiest state and Florida and Utah show largest rank improvements Other less positive findings show drug death rate at highest level in history and uneven health care provider access America’s health is challenged by an increase in premature death and uneven concentration of health care providers, according to key findings in United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Annual …

September is National Skin Care Awareness month.  Because our skin is the largest organ throughout our bodies, taking care of it should be more of a priority that most individuals realize. Many people don’t know that everything that touches our skin penetrates into our body, bloodstream, and organs. It’s important to try and use the most natural ingredients and stave …

Interventional radiology, or IR is a sub-specialty of radiology that utilizes minimally invasive image-guided technology to both diagnose and treat a multitude of medical diseases and disorders. A board-certified physician will use images to direct catheters, needles and other instruments through a tiny incision. The physician is able to see through a small camera that is placed through the catheter. …

Maybe it was from horseback riding and related falls, but whatever the cause, Sallie Landis was in so much pain, she could barely walk. Even after having a cyst removed from her spine, she still felt excruciating pain in her left hip. Months passed with Landis trying several therapies and even a cortisone injection. She was frustrated, but not about …

By Adam Still, D.M.D., P.L. With this joyous time of the season, we all will inevitably indulge in some holiday fare that might not be the best for our teeth. Things like peanut brittle, candy canes, olive pits (hello martinis), or grandma’s burnt fruit cake, can all lead to some unsightly and often painful dental memories. What should you do if …

By Virginia ‘Ginya’ Carnahan, APR, CPRC Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute There is no better time than the year-end holidays to acknowledge our families. Many of us feel some traditional pull to “get together,” starting when the season changes. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year’s or some other special day, the urge to celebrate with family …

By Dr. Anne Luther Many people wonder “what is integrative medicine?”  The integrative approach incorporates all forms of diagnosis and treatment, including holistic therapies, and conventional drugs and surgery if no safe or effective alternative exists.  Preventive medicine is an important part of any treatment plan. Integrative Veterinary Medicine involves the lost “art of medicine” in which the veterinarian assess …

By Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life With the holiday season here most of our thoughts tend to turn to giving. Giving gifts, providing joy, and for many a time to give back to the community. However, as we age giving can become more difficult, we aren’t able to do the things we once did, we cannot physically volunteer, instead …