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Humidifiers can ease problems caused by dry air. Dry sinuses, bloody noses and cracked lips — humidifiers can help soothe these familiar probl…
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Lighting alters more than the aesthetic appeal of your home — it can affect your mood as well. Studies show that we are deeply influenced by o…
When one's vision is compromised, his or her whole life can change in the blink of an eye. Many conditions can affect a person's vision, and o…
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Being too fat raises the risk of Type 2 diabetes. That’s common knowledge.
Disability is something most people don’t like to think about, but the chances you’ll become disabled probably are greater than you realize. S…
Visual impairment affects people of all ages and all walks of life. The American Foundation for the Blind defines visual impairment, often ref…
Vision loss is a common condition, as the World Health Organization notes that more than 285 million people across the globe suffer some type …
When Aishia Correll struggled with her mental health a few years ago, she thought she had nowhere to turn. So, she began painting and that bec…
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Ear-Tronics manufactures its own line of hearing aids on-site in its Fort Myers facility. Because Ear-Tronics manufactures its own hearing aid…
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Medical Pavilion Walk-In Clinic is ready to take care of all your family's primary healthcare needs, with services for patients ages 3 and up.…
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Dr. Alvaro R. Bada M.D. is a surgeon in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Watching the news to brace for a hurricane is a fact of life for Floridians, but you need to be careful not to stay glued to all those media reports.
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More Southwest Florida seniors are in need of assistance than ever, based on the number of calls received last year by the Area Agency on Agin…
Jan. 15, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class. Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Lear…
Recently, Nasser Razack M.D., J.D., neurointerventional surgeon and author of Stroke Made Simple, spoke to a full room at Bayfront Health Port…
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is the first in the state of Florida to have achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal Sur…
The City of North Port Parks and Recreation is offering beginner archery for those ages 8 and up at George Mullen Activity Center on Saturday …
The beginning of a new year inspires many of us to start doing something different to improve our lives. Trying a new diet for overall better …
The community minded Judith Harris, board chair of the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County, would be a welcome member of…
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The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report.
For many decades, drugs of abuse were a menace that mostly threatened the lives of men. In 1999, fewer than 1 in 25,000 adult women in the Uni…
Too often people die of an opioid overdose because no one’s around to notice they’re in trouble. Now scientists are creating a smartphone app …
Each new year, people vow to put an end to self-destructive habits like smoking, overeating or overspending.
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a serious and blinding disease that thousands of our residents suffer from.
Rebecca’s Place adult daycare now open
Almost every new parent knows the feeling: It's 2 a.m., you're bleary-eyed and you want nothing more than everyone to get some sleep. However,…
Every day in America, too many children are riding in the wrong car seats, are improperly restrained, or completely unrestrained. To help comb…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jayant Karnik sits in a high chair decorated with a red, blue, purple and green banner that reads "o-n-e." A chorus o…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Christina Fuhrman, now 37, almost didn't make it to her wedding. She was extremely ill as she chose her dress, veil and s…
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MIAMI (AP) — The sun is out. It is a beautiful Miami winter day. Greila Javier would love to take her three children to a park or the beach, o…
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Do you have the same “I vow to do this” list for 2019 as you did for 2018? You know how this goes: You pledge that you will lose weight, save …
Europeans have found the secret to making some of the world’s costliest medicines much more affordable, as much as 80 percent cheaper than in …
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OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and other parts of the southeast announced that a fourth compatible blood donor has …
The annual C.A.R.E. Ball is the top fundraiser for the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies and one of the premier events in Charlotte County…
Finding time to relax is an elusive goal for many people. Busy professionals with responsibilities at work and around the house may feel like …
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Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas?
This is the year you’ve vowed to lose weight. You step on the scale to mark the starting point toward your goal.
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is pleased to announce the recent addition of a new robotic-assisted surgical system. Now, Bayfront Health Port…
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announced that the 1,000th infant born at Bayfront Baby Place in 2018 was born at 11:23 p.m. on Dec. 26. Althou…
Rising suicide rates and depression in U.S. teens and young adults have prompted researchers to ask a provocative question: Could the same dev…
A nutritious diet is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle. One of the great things about eating right is there are many ways to do so.…
Calorie-conscious individuals may wonder if eating at night or after a certain time can derail their diets and fitness regimens. The jury is s…
Joining a gym is a step toward improving your fitness and/or health.
After the whirlwind of the holiday season, the season of resolutions takes over. Many people to resolve to live healthier, and they may not ha…
Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class. Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda
Luis Dibos, M.D., board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, and Farhan Majeed, M.D., board-certified interventional cardiologist, recently spoke…
Julie Anne McGready just spent 10 months earning certification as an integrative movement specialist, a new credential she says sets her apart…
Englewood Community Care Clinic partners with Lions Foundation to provide diabetic retinopathy screenings
The holidays are among the most critical times of year for blood centers. Busy with decorating, shopping, partying and planning family get-tog…
Hunger can be a formidable foe, especially for people attempting to lose weight. When hunger strikes, various appetite-control strategies can …
Millions of Americans will make resolutions to improve their fitness and health. As commendable as those efforts will be, most experts will be…
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The way to a person’s heart may be through his or her stomach in more ways than one. Doctors have tied heart health to the abdomen, and having…
Even the most ardent fitness enthusiasts sometimes lack the motivation to exercise. Various factors, including boredom with a fitness regimen,…
Quitting smoking can greatly improve smokers’ long-term health and can even begin paying dividends almost immediately.
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More people in the United States are addicted to nicotine than any other drug, states the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smokers …