Sarasota Edition

The month of June is all about the men because it’s the official Men’s Health Month. The month also coincides with Men’s Health Week (June10-16) and the #ShowUsYourBlue campaign on June 14, when both men and women are encouraged to wear blue to work that day to show their support for the health and well-being of boys and men. It’s time …

Whether you’ve been to Europe in the past or if you’re making the decision to finally book your dream vacation there, it can be overwhelming. Deciding where to go, how long to stay and what to see are easier to choose when an expert traveler can give you advice. That’s where YMT vacations outshines the rest. Make your dreams a reality …

As of 2019, there are over 15 million cancer survivors in the United States, and approximately two million of them have survived for 20 years or longer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Some of the reasons cancer survival rates have dramatically increased over the past two decades can be linked directly to such things as improvements in early detection …

By Valeriy Sabodash, MD Because most dementias develop slowly, rapidly progressive dementia (RPD) present a unique challenge to neurologists. Even though there is no consensus on a duration of the clinical symptoms the majority of physicians consider any dementia with symptoms duration in less than 24 months to be rapidly progressive. Based on data analysis from UCSF, Memory and Aging Center, …

By Physicians Rehabilitation If you have never had joint injections before, you may be wondering how this treatment works and whether it can truly make a difference. Below are answers to three of your most frequently asked questions: How do joint injections work? Our bodies naturally create a solution to keep our knees and other joints lubricated. Osteoarthritis reduces the …

The National Institute of Mental Health describes PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as the following: “PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to …

Individuals with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have blood flow disruptions usually in the feet and legs, but it can also occur else where in the body. In fact, people with PAD are at very high risk of suffering stroke and heart attack. When the blood vessels are narrowed or clogged, the blood flow becomes obstructed and other complications can ensue. …

Springtime brings warmer weather and blooming plants, increasing environmental triggers for people with chronic lung conditions like asthma. “As pollen counts rise, people with allergies can experience flare ups in asthma and other lung conditions. Springtime is particularly challenging,” said Tammy Baker, A.R.N.P. (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) with Gulf Coast Pulmonology Associates in Venice. She works with a team of …

Kimberly Tyler, ARNP, joins Florida Integrative Medical Center (FLIMC). Kimberly is a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of women’s health experience. She takes great pride in her education, advanced licensures and work ethic. Kimberly’s expertise has allowed her to work as a nursing instructor and a preceptor for nurse practitioner students. Gynecological Office Visits are now Available with Kimberly Nursing …

Alcohol is a large part of many cultures. From celebrations to mourning, alcohol will make an appearance. What many may fail to take in consideration is as we age our tolerance for alcohol changes. Our tolerance for alcohol may decrease as we age secondary to the following: 1. Less muscle to absorb alcohol 2. Increased time to absorb alcohol 3. …