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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year, and about 25 percent of those persons have had a prior stroke. This fact is particularly relevant for seniors, as nearly 75 percent of those who have strokes are at least 65 years of age, and the risk of having a stroke …

#1 The Housing Market & Maintenance-Free Living If you’re a senior that’s contemplating senior living options, now is a great time to make a move. With real estate listings skyrocketing, limited inventory, and out-of-towners clamoring to move to the sunshine state, if you’re considering selling your home and moving into a senior community with independent living and luxurious amenities, schedule …

Quitting tobacco is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health.4 As soon as an individual quits, the body begins to heal3 however, the benefits of quitting are not limited to improvements in physical health – there are numerous psychological benefits as well. According to the British Medical Journal, smoking cessation is associated with reduced depression, …

An Alternative Therapy also helps with Social Anxiety, OCD and Phobias In a series of ongoing randomized tests, Ketamine therapy has become more widely accepted for its capacity to revamp the brain’s depressive episodes rapidly. Over the past several years, many physicians have studied the effects of Ketamine on depressed patients including those with PTSD and bipolar disorder. A board-certified anesthesiologist, …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Achilles Ruptures are more common in men then women and the typical age group that is affected is between the ages of 30-50. Some other risk factors include race, genetics, medical conditions, musculoskeletal disease, ankle and foot alignment (pronation/hyper-pronation), obesity, sports, exercise, medication and smoking. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. …

By: Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine The body is an interconnected machine with each part working together in harmony. The lumbar spine is a crucial element of this machine. The hip, knee, and foot are all controlled by spinal nerves within the low back. A problem in the lumbar spine could create problems at any point in the lower body. …

By Abby Vallejo, RD, CPT, CHC What is the number one risk factor for heart disease? High cholesterol may come to mind, but it is actually hypertension, or high blood pressure. Why? Think about your blood vessels for a minute. When blood vessels are healthy, their inner lining (endothelium) is smooth. However, if damage to this lining occurs, it becomes …

By Heidi Brown, MSW, ACSW, CMC Aging Life Care Professionals, also known as Geriatric Care Managers, are experts in the field of aging well. They help seniors and their families navigate the challenges of aging and make positive, informed decisions about care. Aging Life Care Managers are strategic planners and have a holistic approach to aging with key knowledge areas …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor A trial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. According to the American Heart Association, at least 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib. Sabry Omar, M.D., is an interventional and structural heart cardiologist who has practiced in the United States for 10 …

A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the use of radiation to treat cancer. Radiation oncology is constantly progressing. You may have options today that were not available a year ago. A radiation oncologist will help you understand which treatments are most appropriate for your type of cancer by evaluating such circumstances as its size, location, and stage. …