The Heart-Healthy Case for Dark Chocolate: Evidence You Can Actually Enjoy
Dark chocolate appears frequently in wellness headlines, particularly around Valentine's Day. For adults over 50 focused on cardiovascular prevention, the relevant question is not whether chocolate qualifies as "healthy," but whether specific types and amounts offer...
Maximizing Swing Potential: Strength Exercises That Support Power, Control, and Longevity in Golf
Golf places unique demands on the body, particularly for golf enthusiasts over 50 who want to maintain distance, consistency, and enjoyment of the game. While swing mechanics matter, physical strength and stability play a decisive role in performance and injury...
Managing High Cholesterol Without Medication: Diet, Exercise, and Fitness After 50
Elevated cholesterol drives atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, particularly in adults over 50. While statins prove appropriate for many patients, evidence-based dietary modification and structured exercise remain foundational at every risk level. For patients...
Concierge Medicine in Naples: The Long-Term Health Advantages Explained
Primary care has become fragmented. Adults over 50 often cycle through multiple physicians, face weeks-long appointment waits, and spend barely 15 minutes with a doctor who may not know their full medical history. Concierge medicine addresses these gaps by restoring...
Multi-Cancer Blood Testing: What Galleri Means for Early Detection
Cancer screening has traditionally focused on one organ at a time—colonoscopy for colon cancer, mammography for breast cancer, and low-dose CT for lung cancer in smokers. The Galleri test represents a different approach: a single blood draw designed to detect signals...
Tennis After 50: A Physician’s Guide to Staying Injury-Free on the Court
Tennis offers exceptional cardiovascular and social benefits for adults over 50, but age-related changes in muscle, tendon, and joint tissue create new injury risks that weren't present in younger decades. This guide explains the most common tennis injuries in mature...
Smart Holiday Sipping: How to Enjoy the Season with Mindful Moderation
The holiday season sparkles with champagne toasts, festive cocktails, and celebratory drinks at every gathering. While there's nothing wrong with raising a glass to good times, the cumulative effect of weeks of holiday parties can take a toll on your health—affecting...
Sleep Through the Holidays: Protecting Your Heart During the Festive Season
The holidays bring joy, celebration, and connection—but they also bring packed schedules, late-night parties, and disrupted routines that can compromise the very thing your heart needs most: quality sleep. Dr. Jonathan Marsh and Dr. Linda Lucombe know many of their...
Stay Healthy This Holiday Season: A Concierge Physician’s Guide to Respiratory Wellness
As your concierge physician here in Naples, we want to ensure you enjoy this holiday season in vibrant health. Many of you split time between northern homes and our beautiful Florida coast, and I know the winter months bring both joyful gatherings and increased...