Sarasota Edition

By Justin Lee Everyone has fallen at some point in their life. Perhaps it was the dreaded “toe stub” on a wall corner, or the missed step on a children’s toy that was left on the floor. When we are young, falling usually ends with a bump, bruise, and embarrassment of someone having witnessed our plunge. As we age, we …

Welcome to the (r)Evolution. There’s a revolution going on right now. But not a revolution of conflict, but instead a revolutionary revolution that is sparked by people from all around the world who have grown tired of business as usual and looking to create a way out.  People on all continents, in all nations have become aware of the sleight …

By Steven Jay One of the special guests appearing at The Worlds Stage is Dave Street, who in his earlier days was a well-known New York City punk comedian, hanging out with members of The Misfits, Ramones and others, whose life had taken a few career transformations as he’s discovered his true calling, an empowering enabler of the positive human …

Keeping estate planning documents up to date not just with the tax laws but with events that occur in your life makes sense to most people. For instance, you would not want to be in your car at the top of a steep hill wondering whether your brakes were in good shape as you headed down that hill, right? Your …

Like pregnancy and childbirth, you should learn about breastfeeding before becoming a new mom. Test your breastfeeding knowledge by reading these facts to better understand how amazing women’s bodies truly are. • Breastfed babies typically get sick less. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of ear infections, diarrhea, and stomach problems. • Children who are breastfed have a lower rate of certain …

By Alex Anderson Mayflies I had this crazy thought. See if you can follow me on this. I’m 53 years old. If I live to be 86 years old (a very real possibility given my genes) then I have 33 years left. At first this sounds like a lot of time, and it is, unless the perspective is changed to …

By Dr. Debbie Marks Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and lizards all show up to the clinic with various sized and shaped lumps and bumps. Most lumps may never seem to be of any bother to the animal, but many, astute pet owners are rightfully concerned and want to know what their options are. Unfortunately, nothing about the size, shape, …

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month—a great signal for you to get your child’s eyes checked before school starts. It’s almost back-to-school time and you’re prepared with your child’s enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations–but what about their eyes? Join us as we observe Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in partnership with Prevent Blindness America and the …

By Jessica Babare, DO, CardioVascular Solutions Institute – You probably wouldn’t be terribly surprised if I were to tell you that the leading cause of death and disability in this country is heart disease. Actually, chances are, you or someone you love is living with coronary artery disease. You are probably also familiar with some of the modern medical advances …

On any given day, there can be any number of medical problems affecting our lives. Unfortunately, this is especially true of seniors. The list of these difficulties can be wide-ranging and include back pain, arthritis, fractures, joint replacement, and life threatening complications from strokes and heart problems. Recovering from these challenges can be difficult, but there is help. Rehabilitation can …