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When it comes to treating cancer, the earlier the cancer can be found, the better. The development of improved screening tests for various types of cancer means that physicians can now identify and diagnose cancer at an earlier stage, many times before any symptoms are present. With all types of …

By Dr. Dariano, D.O. Despite the recent news and activity from antivaxxers, immunizations are critical at various steps of life. These immunizations start in the womb and go throughout adulthood. Getting vaccinations at specific times is critical to avoid contracting communicable, life-threatening, and other serious diseases. It can be confusing to …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel There comes a time when it becomes a good idea to start thinking about tidying up your life. I’m not taking about “Marie Kondoing” your home. No, I’m talking about putting things in order so that if you need help, people you trust can …

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD While the exact cause is unknown, plaque psoriasis is actually an immune disease that is active inside your body yet shows up on the outside, with skin lesions. It can, in some cases, affect the joints and cause severe symptoms. This is called Psoriatic Arthritis. …

Celebrated every August, Happiness Happens Month is an entire month dedicated to celebrating happiness by encouraging people to reflect on their lives and think about what makes them happy. Did you know that America’s “Happiest and Healthiest Town” is right here in Florida? According to Coastal Living magazine, Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island was …

By Brent Myers, Pastor of Community Life One year ago this very month I found myself in what was seemingly a perpetual series of events that turned our world upside down. It was one of the most difficult times of my life. In a very short span of a couple …

By Lucia Roca, DDS, MDS, Board Certified Periodontist Generally speaking, if you have lost teeth you are a candidate for dental implants. It is important that you are in good health, however, as there are some conditions and diseases that can affect whether dental implants are right for you. For example, …

Marijuana has been used as an effective and safe medicine for thousands of years in almost all civilizations including the USA. At that time, aspirin, opium, and cocaine were being discovered and touted as better drugs. There was also a financial incentive to outlaw the plant by factory owners who …

Back to school brings lots of sports practices right in the middle of the hottest part of the day. It’s important for coaches, athletes and parents to be aware of how to prevent heat-related illness. To prevent heat illness (i.e. heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke) or even heat stroke …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss long term care planning. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told me that his wife had dementia so she might not understand everything being said …