Healthy Living

Leaders in the fields of Parkinson’s research and treatment to speak in Naples

Parkinson’s Association of SWFL to host 2024 Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease

The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) announced the keynote speakers for its annual Living Well with PD: Education Symposium to take place on Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. The symposium brings together medical specialists and health professionals in the field of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Specialists presenting include: ¦ […]

Grand opening set for Valerie’s House new Family Is Forever Home

Valerie’s House will celebrate the grand opening of its new Family is Forever home Thursday, March 14, with a ribbon cutting and tours of the new facility at 3551 Shoemaker Lane, now known as 3551 Valerie’s House Way, in Fort Myers. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m., attended by Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson, Fort Myers City Council […]

Simple dietary, lifestyle changes make you healthier, happier and extend life



We all want to live a long, happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Unfortunately, the decisions that we make every day can ultimately, and dramatically, affect the overall quality of how we live. Researchers continue to study the root causes of cancer and other medical conditions, and they are homing in on our diet and lifestyle as the key sources of […]

Health care in the comfort of your own home



Health care for non-life-threatening conditions is available in the place where you feel most comfortable — your home, thanks to Lee Health’s partnership with DispatchHealth. A great option, especially during this busy season when Lee Health is seeing more patients in our hospital emergency departments, DispatchHealth brings convenient, affordable, same-day medical care to your home. DispatchHealth is ideal for the […]

Learn to manage chronic pain

Would you like to learn how to better manage chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and more? Lee Health’s “It’s All About You, Chronic Pain Self-Management Program,” a Self-Management Resource Program with the SMRC, is offering a research-based Chronic Pain Self-Management program for the community. The workshop is free and meets weekly for six weeks. Information […]

Help A Diabetic Child partners with UF to provide glucose monitors


Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children and families who are dealing with diabetes, is working together with the University of Florida to provide Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) to local children and young adults who do not have access to these devices through insurance. The FreeStyle Libre CGM enables those struggling with diabetes to track […]

Small changes can have a big impact on memory care



Routine physical activity, along with a nutritious diet, are keys to staying physically healthy as we age. However, many people fail to recognize the importance of exercising our minds, too. The National Institute of Aging reports that as adults age, their brains tend to go through changes. These can include decreased blood flow, increased inflammation, decreased efficiency in neural communication […]

Miracle Leaf medical cannabis opens this week in Bonita Springs

Miracle Leaf, a medical cannabis health center, announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony of its newest location in Bonita Springs, Florida. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4- 6 p.m., with the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Miracle Leaf Bonita Springs is located at 11380 Bonita Beach Rd. SE, #102, Bonita Springs. The ribbon cutting will feature […]

Embrace connections, beat loneliness this Valentine’s Day



The rise in red hearts, teddy bears and boxed chocolates on display at retail stores can only mean one thing — Valentine’s Day is approaching. Although Valentine’s Day is a universally recognized day of love, not everyone looks forward to Feb. 14. Those who have lost a life partner can experience a rollercoaster of emotions on the “Hallmark Holiday.” This […]

American Heart Month

Understand heart disease and its risk factors


The No. 1 killer of men and women and the leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups is heart disease, and it has been for more than 100 years. Interestingly, though, according to the American Heart Association and a Harris Poll survey they commissioned in November 2023, more than half of the respondents (51%) did […]


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