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If you look at holiday marketing, advertising, and movies, it’s the most joyous time of the year; however, the holiday season can and very often does evoke feelings of depression, stress, and loneliness. This year with the pandemic and other looming concerns, more people might need to give themselves a …

Over the past decade, there has been raised awareness in diagnosing and treating venous insufficiency. It can happen to both men and women, but women have a greater prevalence of the condition. There is evidence that hormonal changes, pregnancy, and lifestyle habits may impact the severity of women’s venous insufficiency. …

By T. Edmund Spinks, Esq. Many adult children in the US live far away from their parents. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be a serious challenge without proper preparation and understanding of what your parents’ strategy may or may not be, no matter where you live. Do …

A Local Florida Company, ReBuilt Meals, Has The Solutions You Need If you prefer to eat a healthy diet, one that is full of nutrients, tasty, and fresh, but find it challenging, the following issues might sound familiar. • Not enough time to cook or shop • Culinary skills are …

Regardless of age, race, or family history, all women – and about 1% of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors, such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through healthy …

By Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH Occasional anxiety is part of life. Many feel anxious when faced with a new project at work, before taking a test, or when making important decisions. I felt anxiety as the deadline approached to write this article. This type of anxiety can be unpleasant, but it …

With fad diets, extreme lifestyle disruptions and unhealthy diet pills, and other means to control appetite, over the years, most people have lost a few pounds, only to regain them rather quickly once they stop using those means. Why? Because the underlying condition is what’s really keeping you from losing …

According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 23% of all adults in the United States (more than 54 million people), suffer from arthritis. Arthritis, which can affect nearly any joint in the body, is an inflammation of one’s joints associated with the breakdown of cartilage. It causes painful symptoms …

Quick Care Med Urgent Care COVID-19 is an RNA virus, which is the genetic code of the virus. RNA is an unstable molecule that can replicate and mutate quickly depending on their need to survive, and they spread rapidly from person to person. Antibodies can inhibit these actions in RNA …

From balance issues, diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own. Trips, slips, and falls from household items like extension cords, bulky area rugs, slippery bathtubs, ladders, and uneven flooring, are often what cause so many seniors to …