Sarasota Edition

By Cynthia Beth Gamble, ARNP-C, AACC Married 61 years, Paul and Nancy Bradtmiller have spent more of their lives together than apart. Now in their 80s with three children and four grandchildren, the couple was living the good life in Venice. Except for their dangerously narrowed heart valves. So they pursued better health like they do everything else – together …

By Crystal Rothhaar Each year, thousands of seniors head to sunny Florida to get away from Northern icy winters. While “snowbirds” escape the cold and snow and the dangers that come with them, health hazards such as seasonal affective disorder are often not avoided. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that can affect people of any age …

The holiday season evokes feelings of joy by celebrating with family and friends, attending holiday parties, special events and gift giving, but alongside all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, overindulgence and rushing from here to there. This fast-paced time of year can wreak havoc on our skin from dehydration, a poor diet and anxiety, …

Although it’s legal, alcohol (ethanol) is classified as a drug. Since social drinking has become very commonplace in our society, many people are unaware of the long term effects that it has on the body and brain. Depending on the length of time someone has been drinking, and the amount consumed regularly, or in binging episodes, the impact can have …

It’s a new year, which we all universally associate with a fresh start, but are you going about your fitness goals in an out of date fashion? When you go to the gym or embark on a cardiovascular program, weight training, or any physical activity on your own, there are certain risks involved. For those of us (mature adults) who …

Re3 healing Aesthetic and Wellness is excited to announce that it is now offering stress and pain management through yoga as part of their wellness center. Did you know that millions of people in the United States are suffering from anxiety? If you’re one of them, leaving your disorder untreated can cause significant health disorders and diseases, as well as …

By Lisa Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS, CSCS Do you need to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles? If you experience one or more of the following symptoms, than you should consider Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy • Leaking urine when jumping, laughing, coughing or sneezing • Leak on the way to the bathroom • Difficulty completely emptying bladder • Frequent need …

Florida integrative medical center (FLIMC) has an exciting brain health and restoration program which incorporates brain mapping and neurofeedback integrated with its many other therapies. Mapping identifies dysfunctional brainwave patterns and neurofeedback three trains the brain back into normal healthy patterns. The program is helpful for improving a variety of neurological conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADD, ADHD, ADHD …

By Arietta Living The changes to our bodies as we age can make everyday tasks more challenging. At Arietta, we’ve learned many senior hacks – tips and shortcuts to make life more convenient, so that you or a loved one can continue to enjoy everyday activities. Here are a few of our favorite shortcuts to make life easier. Senior Hacks …

RAVE (Radiology Associates of Venice, Englewood and Sarasota) were the first to offer the SmartCurve breast stabilization system, which is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without compromising image quality, workflow or dose, and the new Clarity HD high-resolution3D™ imaging technology, which provides radiologists with the highest resolution 3D™ images to help identify cancers early. These innovations come …