Entries by LifeInNaples

Building a cycle of Prosperity

For more than 40 years, community support has transformed the lives of countless students at Guadalupe Center. The power of generosity is evident in students like Wikaila, 7, who overcame her shyness and became a class leader with impressive academic progress this year; Elizabeth, a high school senior, is pursuing a nursing career at Florida […]

Take Heart. Take a Walk.

Some say laughter is the best medicine and, if that’s the case, then walking may well be the second-best prescription for good health! It’s a simple way to exercise, plus, it’s free and no special equipment is needed. Walking is a low impact way to be more physically active, strengthen your joints, and become more […]

FGCU Pioneering Southwest Florida’s Technological Future

New institute harnessing potential of AI and data science to tackle critical issues Florida Gulf Coast University is advancing education, research and innovation in artificial intelligence and data science through a new institute led by expert faculty. The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Institute, or Dendritic Institute, was established by FGCU’s U.A. Whitaker College […]

Are the Robots Taking Over?

I wouldn’t have believed it had I not seen it with my own eyes. A robot powered by artificial intelligence painted a canvas inspired by 19th century Impressionism. No kidding. It wasn’t exactly a reproduction, but you couldn’t miss the similarities. The brush strokes could have been Monet’s. This couldn’t have happened 5 years ago […]

Body Fat, Muscle Aging

Exercise and strength training has been proven to increase longevity. Who wouldn’t want that? It is time to educate yourself on the different kinds of activities and what they can do for you! Strength training has been proven to improve health and wellness. Women tend to have less muscle mass than men and more fat. […]

Tips for getting the Best Quality Sleep by Svetlana Kogan, M.D

10 Practical Tips for Naturally Getting Best Quality Sleep A whopping 50-70 million Americans have some sort of sleep disorder. Most of these folks have taken prescription medications for sleep as needed or on a regular basis. There are many reasons for widespread insomnia. For younger working people, it is their overstimulated central nervous system […]