Sarasota Edition

By Fara Castillo, MD In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from our inner selves. Amidst this chaos, finding a sanctuary for our thoughts and emotions becomes crucial for maintaining overall well-being. Enter journaling – a simple yet profoundly effective tool that offers many health benefits for the mind, body, and …

Many individuals use medically supervised weight management services to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Prime Health Urgent Care stands at the forefront, offering comprehensive programs overseen by board-certified providers. Let’s explore the benefits of Prime Health’s services and compare semaglutide drugs—Wegovy and Mounjaro. Prime Health Urgent Care’s Weight Management Services: Prime Health Urgent Care prioritizes your wellbeing, providing tailored weight management …

FGCU’s Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging aims to transform opportunities for living well while living long The Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging is a regional hub to connect Florida Gulf Coast University with community organizations supporting the older adult community in Southwest Florida. Faculty, staff and students from FGCU’s Marieb College of Health & Human Services and from …

When tobacco users set out to quit using tobacco, they may be faced with the obstacle of weight gain. Although it is possible to gain weight when you quit, it is not inevitable. There are many things you can do to keep the weight gain in check. When an individual quits tobacco, there may be a slight change in metabolism …

By Diana De Lorenzo – Corresponded by Dr. Jai Grewal The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in our daily lives, including increased stress and accelerated aging. As we all strive to comfort ourselves and achieve recovery from all these stressors, it’s best to make sure we have good self-esteem. One way to achieve this is by presenting ourselves …

Varicose veins are large, swollen, protruding blood vessels that twist and turn beneath the surface of your skin. Because they’re raised and large, they’re clearly visible. They will often cause swelling making your legs feel heavy or uncomfortable. They can also lead to more severe health conditions, like blood clots and leg ulcers. Several patients who suffer from varicose veins …

Research has shown what most of us already intuitively know: After your 20s, it gets difficult to make friends, let alone find someone to date and/or marry. This issue usually gets tougher as we age. Although perceptions are slowly but surely changing, most of our culture and social activities are still built around couples. However, surrounding yourself with people of …

The best way to conquer, fight and overcome any disease state is to have early diagnostic testing at the onset of symptoms, or as a preventative measure. Individuals with high-risk factors for coronary artery disease, or certain cancers are highly encouraged to have annual screenings for their specific disease states potentials. RAVE RADIOLOGY At RAVE Radiology, they put your health …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune Remember the old merry-go-rounds on the playground when you were a kid?  You would spin in circles until you felt like you were going to fly off.  That’s how life can feel if you don’t make some necessary changes. You live a much faster lifestyle than your parents did.  Your children will live an even faster …

By Dr. Isin Mustafa, DPM, MSHS, DABPM, FACPM Melanoma in the foot or ankle is often overlook as a majority of people tend to neglect their feet. For these reasons, melanoma in the foot usually goes unnoticed during its earliest stages. When melanoma is diagnosed in the foot or ankle, it typically presents in a more advanced stage. Melanoma is …