Early detection of many health changes can result in better long-termoutcomes when these changes signal illnesses like cancer,heart problems and other issues, many of whichcan be treated. by Dr. Corin DeChirico,Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs February is National Self-Check Month, designed to remind us that like keeping an automobile fine-tuned, we […]
Immokalee Foundation scholarships shatter preconceived notions and turn dreams into reality. by Noemi Y. Perez, President and CEO I recently read that between 1990 and 2020, the total number of college students in the United States increased from 13.8 million to nearly 20 million. However, the demand for higher education coupled with the competitive admissions […]
We will be seeing old friends mixed with new twists in hair styles in 2023. What happens when the pixie meets a southern favorite “the mullet? “It becomes “The Mixie,” shorter layers with a disconnected drop out back. Remember “The Rachel” from the 90s? Say hello to “The Octopus.” Layer “The Rachel” more at the […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President I would like to suggest an excellent way for you to enjoy your kitchen remodel. Go fishing. Empty out all your cabinets, cover your furniture and then go fishing. Once you have gone fishing go again. In addition, be prepared to eat out often and then go fishing somemore. If you […]
People have been practicing mindfulness strategies for centuries. Mindfulness is a practice that can be traced back to the Eastern traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, involving yoga and meditation. It made its way to the West in the 1970s when Jon Kabat-Zinn, a professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, adapted […]
Healthcare Network, with 11 locations throughout Collier County, today wears many hats since starting in 1977. It is the largest primary care provider for pediatrics. It is the largest primary care provider for prenatal care, with over 1,400 deliveries per year. It is one of the largest primary care providers. And, it has a new […]
It’s almost that time of year again! March is Florida’s Bike Month, and its purpose is to celebrate cycling and encourage more people to try it. Any month is Bicycle Month when you live in paradise as we do with fantastic weather year-round, flat roads, and improving infrastructure – thanks in part to our work […]
by Lauren Speirs We love our snowbird volunteers at The Naples Players (TNP) and we are thrilled when you bring your friends along to join our theatre family! Our January Volunteer of the Month, Jenny Gantlet, was introduced to volunteering at TNP by her friend Eileen Reynolds, who is actively involved on stage. Jenny was […]
The shoe has dropped. After years of development and umpteen trials around the world, laboratory-grown meat is now approved for use in the United States. That’s right. We’ll soon be able to buy it and eat it right here in Naples. And that’s a big deal. In a historic move, the FDA cleared for human […]
Exercise programs are performed by lots of people everyday.Whether with a trainer or independently, there are considerations that need to be made while performing any and all exercise. The following need to be considered when executing an exercise program: Are there any medical conditions that need to be taken into account? Reason for exercises -GOALS […]