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There is a silent oral disease affecting more than 80% of adults. Chances are you either have had or are currently battling periodontal (gum) disease. Unfortunately, in many cases, the disease goes undetected until painful symptoms begin occurring. At which time the disease and any adverse conditions have already set in. Because there are no early signs of periodontal disease, …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI When we hear the diagnosis “Varicose veins”, most folks dismiss it incorrectly as something that is better off left alone, uninvestigated. Many patients have been advised to leave their varicose veins alone unless they have pain or complications such as blood clots, inflammation or bleeding. Others may present with leg swelling and pain, without …

Swan Age Reversal Centers specializes in aesthetic procedures that help their clients look younger, thinner, and more vibrant. Due to huge year round demand for their services, a new Naples office is opening August 2014 and a Sanibel location is opening October 2014. Swan Centers services hundreds of clients and does thousands of procedures annually and have a 98% approval …

Featuring Dr Jeremiah Joseph Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 10.4 million patients have common knee injuries. The majority of these are ligament tears, sprains, fractures, or dislocations. These likely happen because the knee is the largest joint in the human body and is, therefore, the most prone to injury. Unlike other mammals, we …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Hearing aids require regular maintenance. Without proper care and maintenance, hearing aids may not perform correctly.  This means you may not be able to hear as well, or as clearly as you should.  One of the single most important things that you can do is invest in a hearing aid dryer or dehumidifier.  Hearing aids …

Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte I would imagine that almost every person who sees a “pink ribbon” associates that ribbon with breast cancer and the fight against breast cancer. What about the “blue ribbon?” The blue ribbon represents prostate cancer and the fight against prostate cancer. Many people may not be aware, but September has been declared Prostate Cancer Awareness …

The list of the biggest health threats for men is surprisingly short: heart disease, cancer, accidents, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and suicide. One thing each of these threats have in common in that prevention pays off. It is no surprise that heart disease tops this list of men’s health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the …

One of the most loved comedians, actors and philanthropist, a staple in most people’s living rooms is no longer with us. One who could make even the funniest comedians speechless with his animated comic relief, suffered with a dark demon that impacts nearly 1 in 10 adults in the United States, depression. Robin William’s death has brought some much needed …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS – There are many different presentations of leg vein problems although the most recognizable is that of varicose veins. Other signs and symptoms of venous reflux disease (also known as venous insufficiency, CVI, venous incompetence or leaky veins) include swollen, achy legs, restless legs, night time leg cramps and urination, diffuse spider veins, skin discoloration …

Have you ever met someone and assumed they were 10-20 years younger than their actual age due to their great energy and wit? Sure, there are the “chosen” ones that are blessed with graceful aging genes. But there are also people who decide to make daily lifestyle changes which help to make them healthier and happier, as well. In the …