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6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, and that number is on the rise. Memory, reasoning, problem solving, and thinking are all affected with dementia, and it is a progressive disease with no meaningful cure. The Benefits of Music Therapy Music is something that …

During the summer months here in Florida, numerous people are looking forward to finally getting together with small groups of friends and family for beach outings, vacations, relaxing poolside, and enjoying BBQs, but with all of this activity, it’s important to stay safe during these long, hot, sun-filled days. When …

Podiatric Treatments Work to Relieve Your Discomfort & Help You Enjoy Life Again Dr. Brent Carter Fashion and trends in shoe wear are often the cause of women’s discomfort and issues with their feet. One condition in particular that has been plaguing women for years is bunions. Like other inflammatory …

Have you ever squinted at the road in front of you and wondered, “Maybe I should stop driving?” Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to stop driving one day. You could still be cruising down the road, windows rolled down and blasting Led Zeppelin, well into your 80s and …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Unfortunately, as we age, back and neck pain due to injury and degeneration tends to become progressively worse and can become chronic if left untreated. Some of the most common reasons for backaches are trauma or sports-related injury, lifting heavy objects, improper spinal posture, poor sleeping posture, …

Dr. Brent Carter Whether young or old, most people lucky enough to live in Florida appreciate the great outdoors. The weather and sunshine allow Floridians and visitors alike time well-spent kayaking, golfing, playing tennis, jogging, and participating in competitive sports for the majority of the year. While exercising outdoors is …

As of the lockdown, medical marijuana delivery and contact-free pick up services have seen a huge rise in popularity. The state of Florida saw a 40% increase in medical marijuana sales with delivery focused dispensaries such as One Plant potentially reaching even higher numbers. With the looming uncertainty of things …

By Alexander C. Frank, DC, DACNB, FABES “Your brain knows what YOUR senses tell it.” Breakthroughs in clinical neuroscience have revealed that the brain is able to change and learn throughout one’s entire life, including after an injury or disease process. This ability of the brain to change in structure …

Submitted by Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care Kristen Nardolillo has seen a huge increase in children who are grieving. As Cornerstone Hospice’s Children’s Bereavement Counselor, Nardolillo is on the front line dealing with students trying to cope with loss. But Nardolillo does not attribute this abundance of grief only to …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD In the last year, there’s been a massive surge in the number of consumers buying melatonin to help with their sleep problems. But with that increase comes a lot of misinformation, too. Let’s tackle three of the most common myths about this supplement’s safety record and …