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We probably all know someone who snores. Who can forget the rumbling, tumbling, and even gasping sounds in the middle of the night? Snoring is something that can contribute to many problems for sufferers, the effects can even last into the next day. There are various reasons why we snore, and why it is more common among men. There is …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS When people think of breast cancer, most of us think of it as a disease that only affects women.  The fact is, over 2,000 men each year are diagnosed with some form of breast cancer according to the American Cancer Society, resulting in approximately 500 deaths per year.  In comparison over 40,000 women …

By Yollo Wellness Medical DITI is a noninvasive adjunctive diagnostic technique that allows the examiner to visualize and quantify  changes in skin surface temperature. An infrared scanning device is used to convert infrared radiation emitted from YOUR skin’s surface into electrical impulses that are visualized in color on a monitor. This visual image graphically maps the body temperature and is …

By Dee Merritt Medicare enrollment period is now called Annual Election Period which runs October 15th to December 7th 2014 for January 1st 2015 effective date.  Medicare is for adults that are 65 or older, or others that are on Medicare due to disability. In September each year Medicare Advantage Plan Member ‘s and  Medicare Part “D” Prescription Drug Plan …

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 …

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 …

Newest “Non Laser” Varicose Vein Treatment By John P. Landi, MD, FACS, RPVI, RPhS, Diplomate of The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine The treatment of varicose veins is a rapidly evolving field. Up until l3 years ago the standard treatment for varicose veins was a surgical procedure called ligation and stripping which involved many incisions, many sutures, hospitalization, …

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 Kriston J. Kent, M.D., MPH America’s Health (Care) Crisis (and your own Health): Is “An Ounce of Prevention” the Only Real Solution? As we approach the end of 2014, Two things remains constant: 1) Americans quality of life (Health span) continues to worsen and 2) Healthcare costs are spiraling out-of-control.  Furthermore, almost every attempt by the government, employers, and …

Cholesterol is generally associated with being “too high”. Leaving us to ask ourselves the common question, “How can I lower it?” But do we really understand what “it” is and why we need to lower “it”? So…What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that is carried throughout your body to every cell. It has many important jobs that …