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1. Ankle strain/sprain – Pickleball involves sudden movements of the feet and ankles forward, backward, and side-to-side. These movements place stress on the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. Moving side to side can cause the most common ankle injury in Pickleball – the inversion ankle injury. This is an injury …

There are other important vaccines besides the one for COVID-19. Just as you did when you were younger, adults — especially older adults — may need certain vaccines. As we age, our immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off. And, we’re at risk for different diseases than when we were …

Wound Care Specialist are health care professionals and technicians with specialty training in restoring skin and infection control. After successfully completing the basic courses for a career in the health care field, a wound care specialist accrues at least three years of experience in wound care before sitting for a …

Hip/knee replacement surgery can help you enjoy an active lifestyle, move more freely, and have less day-to-day pain. Your choice of surgeon can have a big impact on the success of both your surgery and recovery. These tips can help you find the right surgeon and feel confident in your …

One of the most promising and successful new treatments for cancer is immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to find, target and fight many forms of the disease, even at advanced stages. The immune system is a complex collection of organs, including the spleen, thymus and bone marrow, …

Picture this: It’s the late 1980s, and July has officially become National Anti-Boredom Month. Surely the creator Alan Caruba can’t be serious, right? After all, isn’t boredom just something that…happens? Turns out boredom can negatively affect your health overtime. Columbia University states people who get bored easily are more at …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison Most people agree that being the full-time caregiver of a loved one is stressful and exhausting. However, many ignore the effect on their well-being. Outward appearances are deceiving and although you may look fine, the damage to your mental and physical health …

You’re ready to get out there and explore Florida’s natural beauty. Before you head out into the hottest months of the year, you’ll need to grab more than your sunscreen. Sun protection is key during our hot summer months. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …

By Sharon A. Bassett Transitioning to a senior living facility is not an easy time in the life of the senior or the family. Sharon Bassett Premier Realty, INC can help with this transition. Selling the family home can be done in various stages to transition to senior housing. Each …

Americans love the 4th of July, a day when we all get together with family, friends and neighbors to delight in the color, dazzle and brilliance of fireworks. However, it should be no surprise that consumer fireworks, the kind obtained for home use, can cause serious injuries, even fatalities. According …