Sarasota Edition

One of the most loved comedians, actors and philanthropist, a staple in most people’s living rooms is no longer with us. One who could make even the funniest comedians speechless with his animated comic relief, suffered with a dark demon that impacts nearly 1 in 10 adults in the United States, depression. Robin William’s death has brought some much needed …

Have you ever met someone and assumed they were 10-20 years younger than their actual age due to their great energy and wit? Sure, there are the “chosen” ones that are blessed with graceful aging genes. But there are also people who decide to make daily lifestyle changes which help to make them healthier and happier, as well. In the …

By Lynn Schneider, Park Royal Behavioral Health Services The shocking death of comedian/actor Robin Williams has focused the nation’s attention on the topic of mental health and substance abuse creating the opportunity for a teachable moment here in Southwest Florida for individuals dealing with these issues on a personal level. “Far too often the ones we love most do not …

By Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Frantz EyeCare is inviting local residents who are at least 18 years of age to submit a 15-second video on the practice’s Facebook page from September 1 – 30 about why they feel they deserve to win a free LASIK surgery and how they think it will change their life.  Fans of the page …

Incontinence and pelvic floor problems are remarkably common but many women are reluctant to receive help because of the embarrassment associated with these conditions. Until recently, when women would seek help for these conditions there were few good options to treat them.  Due to the tremendous advancements made in the last decade in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions …

By Kevin Kennedy, Ed.D., Coordinator, Career Services Florida SouthWestern State College For much of the 20th century, a high school diploma was enough to assure employers that job applicants could handle and complete the most basic tasks.  In fact, many large companies provided internal training and developmental programs for recent high school graduates.  Americans were able to enjoy a long …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I’ve gotten this call many times over the last 20 years, “Pastor, my spouse is having an affair, what do I do?” This question eventually leads to another question, “How do I forgive?” I usually start with this story. While I was a volunteer pastor, many years ago, I worked …

Individuals have found new hope when it comes to ambulating and performing assisted daily living tasks independently. A new progressive technology is on the market called the Alter G Bionic Leg which is a battery-powered, wearable robotic training device activated by a patient’s initiated movement. It is a modality used by physical therapists for patients with impaired walking and functional …

Dr. Emery E. Alford, Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Florida SouthWestern State College All I ever wanted to do was play the drums. I still vividly remember sitting on the floor of my mother’s kitchen at a very young age with pots and pans of many shapes and sizes arranged in a circle as I flailed about …

Featuring Dr Jeremiah Joseph Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist The human body is a complex system that is made up of many checks and balances. The human species, in particular, has a much longer lifespan compared to most other mammals. It needs a sophisticated internal system to keep our bodies in tip-top shape. However, sudden movements, injuries, or years of strain …