Beth Luberecki

Hear the term self-care, and you might picture someone wrapped up in a bathrobe wearing a face mask and drinking a cup of tea. Or maybe they’re relaxing in a candlelit bubble bath with a glass of wine.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of people. But for others, it can be a particularly lonely time of the year. That’s especially true for seniors, who may be dealing with the loss of a spouse or being apart from family during a season when every movie, song and TV commercial celebrates scenes of festive togetherness.

Regenerative medicine aims to help the body heal injuries and eliminate pain naturally, without the need for surgery or medications.

Health care choices in Southwest Florida are about to become a lot more plentiful. The major hospital systems in the area all have expansions and new projects either underway or in the works, and other local health care providers also keep growing as the region itself does. 

Technology has made it easier than ever to order food, drive a car and attend work meetings from the comfort of your couch. The story’s the same for local hospital systems, which are taking advantage of the latest and greatest medical technology to train staff and treat patients. Here’s a look at some of the