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Real Estate Shifts in Estero – What the Latest Numbers Mean to You

Real Estate Shifts in EsteroWhat the latest numbers mean to you.   If you’ve been watching the local housing market, you’ve noticed some changes, and the latest report from FGCU’s Regional Economic Research Institute confirms it: The real estate “winds” are...
The Big “C”: Significant Advances in Cancer Treatments

The Big “C”: Significant Advances in Cancer Treatments

Authored by Allan Bowditch, Engage Estero’s Chief Communications Officer. Introduction Engage Estero continuously assesses topics that we believe are important and beneficial to improve the quality of life in greater Estero. This is one such topic. A cancer diagnosis...

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What is the value of Nanotechnology in Healthcare?

What is the value of Nanotechnology in Healthcare?

Where is it being used, and how does it impact health outcomes? Nanotechnology in healthcare refers to the use of extremely small materials, devices, or systems—typically on the scale of nanometers (1 to 100 nanometers -one nanometer is about as long as your...

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Avoiding Fake Medical News!

Avoiding Fake Medical News!

By Dr. D. Rajtora MD, FAAAAI, Member of the Engage Estero Health Council and Allan Bowditch, Chief Communications Officer Engage Estero. It is clear that most people rely upon the internet to answer their general questions concerning their health care. Dr Rajtora, a...

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The “Skinny” On Obesity

The “Skinny” On Obesity

By Robert P. Belin, M.D. Chairperson, Health and Wellness Breckenridge, Golf and Tennis Club, and member of Engage Estero’s Health Council For the first time, the FDA has approved medication for weight loss! So, why is this important and in the news non-stop? It’s...

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Loneliness and social isolation are problematic!

Loneliness and social isolation are problematic!

Loneliness and social isolation are problematic!By Mike Wasson, Engage Estero Board Member and Communications Team Member.“Loneliness causes people to feel empty, alone, and unwanted,” says Kendra Cherry, a Master of Science in Education, Author, Psychosocial...

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