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Although our trash is disposable, the germs and bacteria left behind are not. Collectively, we just seem to accumulate more and more trash every year. The plastic trashcan is a convenience item that we have no problem filling with filthy rubbish. From everything like rotting food, dirty diapers, dog poop, wet paper towels and kitchen sponges, we quite literally throw everything …

By Amy Hilliard At 92 years old, Ruth Moran is proud to have finally scratched “artist extraordinaire” off her to-do list! The Carlisle Naples resident has been participating in the active retirement community’s bimonthly art program for a year and says she’s been pleasantly surprised at her progress. Though she’d always had an interest in art, career and family obligations prevented …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Disenrollment January 1 – February 14, 2017 If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) through insurance company and you feel it is not for you.  You can go back to original Medicare during this time and pick a Part D Prescription Drug plan.  Plus you can choose …

February is American Heart Month, and with all of the information on heart health in the news, it can be difficult to know where to start. As you near retirement and beyond, it becomes even more important to take action to help keep your heart healthy and strong. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases are the nation’s number …

Believe it or not, the water you drink has a huge impact on your health. Drinking the right kind of water can actually reduce your chances of suffering from health problems like high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Drink the wrong kind of water and your body can become filled with toxins, become acidic, or be robbed of essential minerals required …

New Health Rankings: Of 17 Nations U.S. is Dead Last! By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP According to a recent health analysis by US Health in International Perspective, Americans come in dead last for life span in comparison to 17 other affluent nations.  According to the report, Americans live in poor health and die earlier when compared …

Blood circulation is one of the most important components of our overall health and well-being. When clinical symptoms begin to arise due to poor circulation it’s vital to seek preventative treatment options to avoid further complications.  Common signs and symptoms that occur are fluid accumulation in a limb, a feeling of heaviness or tightness, thickening of the skin, pain or redness …

By Mark A. Liberman, M.D., F.A.C.S. Lets face it, losing weight is hard.  And those pounds that have been added on over the years don’t go away on their own.  You exercise and eat well but your weight doesn’t seem to change.  And surgery is just too drastic.  So if you’re serious about losing weight and improving your health, the …

As fall approaches many people look forward to the sensational fall colors, outdoor activities, college football, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. But for those who suffer with food allergies, these can be challenging situations. Most of us eat without any thought, other than perhaps wondering what we are going to eat. However, if you suffer from a food allergy, your immune system …

By Bryan Hanypsiak, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon People that are experiencing pain in their hip or groin area may be suffering from hip arthritis or a pre-arthritic condition called Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI).  The pain may occur after standing from a seated position or when sitting for prolonged periods of time.  It may be activity related, associated with particular leg …