Sarasota Edition

As a leading provider of quality healthcare, Blake Medical Center’s new $2.5 million Provisional Level II Trauma Center is equipped to provide comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering with traumatic injuries, a leading cause of death for both children and adults. Studies show that the sooner patients get to a designated trauma center, the better their chance for survival. …

By J. Russell Williamson – Older Americans control a large amount of the wealth in this country and they want to protect that wealth from loss. Seniors are making an effort to stretch their assets out as long as possible. Why? Well, obviously they want to avoid running out of money; but they are also intent on leaving a legacy …

You may already have a bottle of apple cider vinegar stashed away in your cupboard for the occasional salad dressing or marinade, but have you ever thought to use it daily to aid in your appearance and overall health? If not, apple cider vinegar has long been touted for its amazing health and beauty benefits. First off, it is important …

Now that the sun sets later in the day and children get to play outside longer, it’s time to get out the sunscreen and bug spray to protect your child. Sunscreen is essential to reduce your child’s risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Try to apply the sunscreen 15-30 minutes before they go out to play, and reapply every 2 …

By Alex Anderson Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Last June I had the privilege of spending some time with Pastor Rick Warren and a few other awesome pastors in Orange County, California. Even thought it had been a brief six weeks since Pastor Rick had lost one of his sons, he was incredibly warm and very engaging. As …

Are medications a part of your daily life? For many, the answer to this is “Yes”. People take medications for many different reasons, no matter what their age. However, when we get older it can become more difficult to keep track of all the pills we take. Dangerous drug interactions, forgetting when to take your pills, or overdosing are just …

By Tara Moser, LCSW, RPT-S and Heather Payne, LMHC – When it comes to health, especially mental health, men are more likely to avoid taking care of themselves. Men are less likely to visit a doctor for well checks, injuries, and illness. Many women will agree that trying to get a man to go to the doctor for a checkup …

Rodan + Fields – Specialties MARCO Exfoliator, AMP MD Roller, anti-aging, reversing sun damage, treating acne, healing redness & sensitive skin, micro-dermabrasion, micro-needling, eye cream, sunscreen, Foaming Sunless Tanner, Vitamin D Supplement, entrepreneurial opportunity. What makes Rodan + Fields different? Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv Solution, launched Rodan + Fields to bring dermatologist-based skincare …

Minimally Invasive Technology Transforms the Way Doctors Perform This Surgery By Gary M. Bunch, M.D., F.A.C.S. – What is a Hernia? The word Hernia means ‘something coming through.’ A hernia is simply a hole through which something can protrude, usually intestine or the fat around the intestine. It is the swelling or lump that is there when you stand or …

Richard Parfitt, Director of Public Safety – Who has not heard the adages ‘watch where you step’, ‘don’t talk to strangers’ and ‘don’t run with scissors’. Though sometimes funny, they have been passed down for generations to keep us and our children safe, but sometimes we forget or ignore these common sense warnings and others like them. In a similar …