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Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 51 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ “Motivation is the most difficult part of what I do,” said Dr. Badgett. “In addition to giving up smoking, I encourage people to improve their diet, eliminating foods that cause inflammation, and to exercise, especially walking. “Walking is difficult at first because it’s painful with this condition. But if you walk until it hurts and then stop, every couple of weeks the distance you can go will increase.” Dr. Nowokere Esemuede, who like Dr. Badgett is a vascular surgeon at Steward Vascular Specialists, concurs. The prevalence of PAD goes up 15 percent to 20 percent in patients who smoke, have diabetes or are elderly, Dr. Esemuede said. “Since a high LDL level is also a major contributor, statins and aspirin can be appropriate treatments.” He adds, “One of the benefits of walking is that the body can develop new blood vessels around the blockage.” Collateral circulation is alternate or “backup” blood vessels in your body that can take over when another artery or vein becomes blocked or damaged, providing alternative routes for blood flow. Dr. Esemuede said symptoms of PAD include leg pain while you walk that goes away when you sit down, pain in your toes at night when you lie down, and wounds and sores on your legs that won’t heal. According to the Yale University School of Medicine, PAD is on the rise around the world in correlation with higher rates of obesity and diabetes. And the demographic of who gets PAD is shifting. An increasing number of younger people under 65 years of age are being diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Badgett said primary care doctors and other medical experts need to help educate people about the symptoms of PAD and how their lifestyle choices can affect the path the disease takes. “I have patients who never have to have advanced treatment, but they must be willing to make the necessary changes to ensure that happens.” According to PennMedicine, the other main risk factor for PAD – in addition to the previously mentioned smoking, obesity, diabetes and lack of exercise – is a family history of heart or vascular disease. The American Heart Association reports that PAD can be dangerous because blockages can restrict circulation to limbs and organs. Without adequate blood flow, your vital organs, arms, legs and feet can suffer damage. Left untreated, the tissue can become infected or die, a condition called gangrene. Limb amputation is a serious complication of PAD. Left untreated, it may also increase your risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Dr. Dwayne Badgett graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, did his residency at Boston Medical Center, fellowship at Temple University and additional residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Nowokere Esemuede graduated from Howard University School of Medicine, did his residency at Howard University Hospital and fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University. Both are vascular surgeons at Steward Vascular Specialists, 8055 Spyglass Hill Road, Suite 102, Melbourne. 321-255-8080, Both are accepting new patients.

52 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Following in the footsteps of his parents who were both physicians in Vietnam, Dr. Raymond Duong is a doctor with an old-school work ethic who values his relationships with his patients, who range in age from young adults to geriatric. As an internal medicine specialist, he is trained to handle any medical complaint that comes his way and enjoys the diversity of his clientele and the conditions he treats. “My parents owned a hospital in Vietnam,” Dr. Duong said proudly. “My mother was an obstetrician/gynecologist who later became a physiatrist’s nurse and worked until she was 82. My father was a psychiatrist and worked until he was 85. Growing up in that environment, I acquired the dedication to the profession that has sustained my practice here in Vero Beach for the past 20 years. I enjoy helping my patients through every stage of their lives, for as long as they let me.” A good percentage of Dr. Duong’s clientele are older than 65, in keeping with the demographics of Vero BY KERRY FIRTH Correspondent Biomedical hormones can help reverse the aging process Dr. Raymond Duong. PHOTO: ALEX KOWALSKI

Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 53 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Beach. These older patients often complain about low energy, weight gain and insufficient sleep. In many cases this is due to a natural loss of hormones that comes with age. “Hormone levels decrease as we age, and if you are hitting 65 or older the odds are you are low on estrogen, tes - tosterone or progesterone. [At the same time], younger people also can have insufficient hormones, too. My young - est male patient is 29 and my youngest female patient is 44. People who correct their hormone deficiency with supple - ments look and feel better than they ever thought imaginable.” Dr. Duong is one of only a few prac - titioners in the county who administer bioidentical hormone supplements to help reverse the aging process. “I am part of the BIOTE medical group which works with the chemistry of the body to replicate the molecular structure of the hormones that normal - ly occur within the body,” he said. “The BIOTE method of hormone optimization uses bioidentical hormone pellets which contain testosterone or estrogen. These pellets are placed subcutaneously in the body and they release a continuous stream of hormones. Since these pellets are molecularly identi - cal to the molecular structure of your body, they are easily dissolved and absorbed into the body. These pellets are very different that the common testosterone shots and gels that are synthetic. “Every patient’s symptoms are unique, so each journey is customized,” according to Dr. Duong’s website. “We measure individual hormone levels us - ing a comprehensive bloodwork test. The results are then processed with BIOTE’s propriety dosing platform to deliver precise and preventative pa - tient care plans.” Symptoms of hormone deficiency are different in men and women. Men generally present with mood swings, loss of energy and libido issues, but also have joint aches and pain, sleep problems, irritability, exhaustion, decrease in strength, weight gain and attention deficit. They may also experi - ence hair loss and migraine headaches. “People think that testosterone is used primarily to treat erectile dys - function, but in reality, it is a mind hormone,” Dr. Duong said. “When testosterone is low, the memory is not good and it’s harder to focus. It can also result in anxiety and depression. I tell men that we are built like Ferraris but we still need gas. Without gas we aren’t going anywhere. Testosterone is our gas.” Women have testosterone too, and when it’s deficient it can cause de - pression, confusion, fatigue, mood swings, headaches, night sweats, hair loss, weight gain, vaginal dryness and problems climaxing. Estrogen pel - lets can help relieve emotional and reproductive symptoms that affect aging women. Aside from feeling bet - ter, women who have had hormone replacement therapy have fewer occurrences of breast cancer, according to a study published in the European Journal of Breast Health. “Women generally need to have a pellet inserted three times a year,” Dr. Duong explained. “Men only need it two times per year. During the first visit we review the blood tests, ad - dress risk factors and calculate the dosage. On the second visit, we review the symptom check list and adjust the dosage if necessary. Our goal is to get the hormones to their optimal levels and have you feeling your best.” While bioidentical hormone treat - ments are not covered by most insur - ances, the BIOTE Medical Group has negotiated special rates with Quest Diagnostics for the necessary blood work and Dr. Duong has affordable rates for the pellets. “We can get a complete blood panel workup for $110 which would normally be around $1,000, and my rate for wom - en is $400 per pellet given three times per year and $750 for men given just two times per year. When you break it down it equates to about $100-$125 a month or about the cost of a nice dinner out. It’s an investment in your health.” According to the BIOTE medical group, optimized hormones can help relieve some age-related health issues, including decreased bone density, poor heart health, abnormal breast and prostate health, diminished cog - nition and memory, reduced energy and sex drive. Testosterone pellets can also build up bone mass according to their proponents. Bioidentical hormones have been controversial, so it’s important to re - search the treatment and discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider. According to Cleveland Clinic: “Some prescription forms of bioiden - tical hormones are premade by drug companies … [and] the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ap - proved certain types of bioidentical hormones. Other forms of bioidenti - cal hormones are custom-made by a pharmacist based on a healthcare pro - vider’s prescription. These are com - pounded (or mixed) bioidentical hor - mones and they have not been tested and approved by the FDA. Dr. Raymond Duong received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He is accepting new patients at his office located at 370 17th Street in Vero Beach. Call 772-770-3859 to schedule an appointment.

54 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Every day before work, orthopedic surgeon Nick DiNubile swallows a 1,000-milligram capsule of turmeric as a hedge against joint inflammation. “As an aging athlete with joint issues, it’s an integral part of my plan to keep moving,” said DiNubile, who would rather take a dietary supplement than a prescription medication or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). “I like the safety of it.” DiNubile, who practices in the Philadelphia area, said he was persuaded by research suggesting the supplement showed some efficacy against the pain and inflammation of arthritis. But he warns: “You’ve got to give it time – about two months – and not everyone responds. You have to be honest with yourself about whether it provides any improvement.” He believes it has helped him. “Is it the placebo effect?” he said. “I don’t think so.” The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says there isn’t enough data from ARE TURMERIC SUPPLEMENTS SAFE AND GOOD FOR HEALTH? BY MARLENE CIMONS The Washington Post human studies to determine the efficacy of turmeric supplements. Most of the available research comes from labs – in cell lines and animals – rather than in humans. Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family native to Southeast Asia. It is used in various dishes such as Indian curries and historically has been used in Eastern Asian medical systems in India and China. Nontraditional approaches are not typically regarded as mainstream in the U.S., but natural plant-based therapies have long been dominant in many developing countries and enjoyed heavy use historically in sophisticated societies. Turmeric has been promoted for numerous ailments, including arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory infections, allergies, depression and dementia. (Curcumin, which gives turmeric its yellow color, is a major component of turmeric. The two names are often used interchangeably, with the activities of turmeric commonly attributed to curcumin and vice versa.) Research suggests that curcumin is an anti-inflammatory agent and a strong antioxidant – that is, a substance capable of neutralizing dangerous free radicals. (Free radicals are unstable molecules produced during cell metabolism which can build up in the body, causing damage to other cells and raising the risk of cancer and other diseases.) It’s probably safe (for those who aren’t pregnant) to take turmeric supplements orally in the recommended amounts, says the NCCIH, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. (Recommended amounts are usually found on bottle labels. DiNubile suggests 1,000 milligrams a day.) Turmeric is difficult to study because curcumin is unstable and poorly absorbed, the NCCIH says. “There is a mountain of literature on curcumin, but the vast majority is preclinical,” or tested in the lab, “which can’t be easily projected to how it will or will not work in humans,” said D. Craig Hopp, the NCCIH’s deputy director of extramural research. Rui Hai Liu, professor of food science at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, agreed that what happens in the test tube doesn’t always happen in humans. “Many diseases result from oxidative stress, and curcumin is an excellent antioxidant, but we still don’t have enough data from humans” to prove these effects, he said. “In general, marketing moves faster than the research on any supplement,” said Michael Ormsbee, professor of nutrition and integrative physiology and director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine at Florida State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. For those experiencing pain and inflammation, or who engage in physical activities that induce chronic inflammation, however, “turmeric use seems to have some evidence of benefit,” he said. Ormsbee cited one study that reported four weeks of curcumin supplements of 1,500 milligrams daily was as effective as 1,200 daily milligrams of ibuprofen for the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. “Individuals’ responses are almost certainly to vary with use, and more research is needed for other purported benefits of turmeric extract,” he said. But “there appears to be little downside to including turmeric extract in the diet,” he added. Debbie Fetter, a nutritional biology expert, said it is hard to evaluate human studies of the product. “It’s difficult to compare across studies because of the variability in the curcumin used, as products can differ in composition and dose,” said Fetter, an assistant professor at the University of California at Davis. Turmeric should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding in amounts greater than those found in foods, the NCCIH says. Turmeric or curcumin is poorly absorbed, thus many supplements combine it with piperine – black pepper extract – or with lipids such as soy lecithin to improve absorption. When buying turmeric supplements, check the label to see if these have been added. Fetter said consumers should inform their doctors when they take turmeric or any dietary supplement. Side effects usually are minimal, but some people have reported experiencing gastrointestinal distress – diarrhea – after taking it, she said. Americans love their dietary supplements. Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults reported taking them, mostly multivitamin-mineral products, vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids, according to 2017-2018 survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Food and Drug Administration

Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 55 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Should I check my BMI to find my healthy weight? BY WILLIAM H. DIETZ, MD The Washington Post does not regulate dietary supplements the way it does conventional drugs, which must demonstrate safety and efficacy before the agency will license them. Supplements, on the other hand, do not require FDA approval before they can be marketed. Supplement companies must have evidence that their products are safe, but don’t have to provide it to the FDA to sell their products. Moreover, the agency can’t act against a potentially dangerous dietary supplement until it is already on the market. Dietary supplement labels may include certain types of health-related claims, but they must be followed by the words: “This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” Pieter Cohen, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and internist with the Cambridge Health Alliance, studies the safety of dietary supplements. He recommends buying products certified by an independent third party, either NSF or USP, the United States Pharmacopeia. Both “test products at the request of the company, so if you see them on the label, you know that company is trying to do the right thing,” Cohen said. Q. How do I find what my healthy weight should be? BMI charts are everywhere, but I’ve also read that they’re more accurate at examining populations than individuals. A. Everyone should pursue health at any weight, regardless of their body mass index (BMI). BMI, a screening tool, has been criticized because it can sometimes suggest that a healthy, fit person with greater muscle mass has obesity. Also, some people may develop weight-related health problems even when they have a lower BMI. Most of the time, though, BMI is useful because it is easy to calculate and is reproducible, correlates well with body fat, especially at BMIs greater than 30, and is clinically helpful in predicting the likelihood of obesity-related diseases. BMI is calculated from weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. BMI is not a direct measure of body fat, but there is a good correlation between a BMI greater than 30 and body fat assessed by direct measures of body composition, such as CT scans, MRI or dual X-ray absorptiometry. If your BMI is greater than or equal to 30, you should be screened for risk factors such as blood pressure, lipids, liver function and fasting glucose associated with weight-related diseases. Using BMI to diagnose obesity BMI is widely used as a screening tool to diagnose the disease of obesity. Online calculators for BMI are available from groups such as the Centers for Disease Control and PrevenCONTINUED ON PAGE 56

56 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55 tion, NIH, the American Cancer Society and others. On a population basis, BMI has been used to establish cutoff points for the diagnosis of obesity. In adults: Underweight: BMI less than 18.5 Healthy weight: BMI between 18.5 and 25 Overweight: BMI between 25 and 30 Class 1 obesity: BMI between 30- 35 Class 2 obesity: BMI between 35- 40 Class 3 obesity (also known as severe obesity): BMI greater than or equal to 40 Higher levels of BMI are associated with an increased likelihood of obesityrelated diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, liver disease and 13 different cancers, including liver, ovarian, esophageal and kidney cancers. Also, both extremely low and increased BMIs are associated with premature deaths. Widespread stigma and bias are directed at people with increased BMIs. Many people with obesity have internalized that bias to blame themselves for their weight. It is critical to recognize that obesity is rarely a choice, but rather a disease that results from complex interactions between your genetic predisposition, how you are wired metabolically and an environment that promotes overconsumption of food and inactivity. If I have a BMI greater than 30, can I still be healthy? Groups such as professional athletes or weightlifters with BMIs of 30 or above are in the obesity range, but they do not have excess body fat. Their increased muscle and bone mass is apparent on clinical examination. Likewise, a substantial number of people with a BMI between 25 and 30 may be overweight but not overfat. Again, clinical observation and judgment of the whole person is essential to the distinction. One of the ongoing controversies regarding obesity is whether some people with obesity are metabolically healthy. The answer depends on the criteria used to identify metabolic health. Most studies have used criteria such as blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and lipids such as triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. A person who has metabolically healthy obesity, however, may still have or develop obesity-related diseases. And some people with metabolically healthy obesity may develop metabolically unhealthy obesity. Is BMI relevant to all races and ethnicities? BMI was developed via studies of men, and that lack of diversity has raised questions regarding its validity in women and people of different races and ethnicities. Social determinants, race, ethnicity and age may modify the risk associated with a given BMI. For example, Black adults have more lean body mass (nonfat mass) at the same BMI as white adults, and Asian populations develop complications of obesity at lower BMIs than other race and ethnic groups. At a BMI of 30 and above, however, these variations have a limited effect on the risks of obesity-associated diseases across racial ethnic groups, sex and age. Is there a better measure than BMI to assess my health risks? BMI is the best screening measure for obesity, but the distribution of body fat also affects the risk of associated diseases. For example, waist circumference as a measure of abdominal fat provides additional information regarding the risks of obesity. Abdominal fat consists of subcutaneous and intra-abdominal visceral fat. Visceral fat is of particular concern because it releases a variety of proteins that cause inflammation, and that inflammation may lead to many negative consequences of obesity. Avoiding the risks of obesity-related diseases You can reduce your risk of weightrelated diseases by lifestyle changes. Physical activity increases muscle mass and reduces fat, particularly visceral fat. A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in ultra-processed foods can also help. William H. Dietz is a pediatrician and chair of the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George Washington University School of Public Health. He is a former director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BMI is the best screening measure for obesity, but the distribution of body fat also affects the risk of associated diseases.

Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 57 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Millions of Americans suffer from iron deficiency anemia Q. How should I change my diet to get more iron? I think I’m a little anemic. A. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia. About 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men do not have enough iron in their bodies. Some biology: If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. You need iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. If you suspect that you are anemic, you should see a doctor and get tested before embarking on a new diet. The following are blood tests you may be given: Hematocrit. This is a test for the percentage of your blood volume made up by red blood cells. Hemoglobin. Lower than normal hemoglobin levels indicate anemia. Ferritin. This is a protein that helps store iron in your body. A low level of ferritin usually indicates a low level of stored iron. If your blood work indicates iron deficiency anemia, your doctor may order additional tests to diagnose the cause. These tests include: Endoscopy. A thin tube with a video camera is passed down your throat to your stomach. This allows your doctor to look for internal bleeding. Colonoscopy. Another thin tube with a video camera is inserted into the rectum and up to your colon to check for lower-intestinal bleeding. Ultrasound. This uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images within your body. Women may have a pelvic ultrasound to look for excessive menstrual bleeding. The following are some causes of iron deficiency: insufficient iron intake, pregnancy, heavy menstrual flow, frequent blood donation, and hookworms that live in the small intestine. There are two types of iron that we consume. There is “heme iron,” which comes from meat, fish and poultry. This kind of iron is absorbed more efficiently than “non-heme iron” from plants. The amount of iron absorbed from plant foods depends on the other types of foods eaten at the same time. Foods containing heme iron enhance iron absorption from foods that contain non-heme iron. Foods containing vitamin C also enhance non-heme iron absorption. Vegetarian diets are low in heme iron, but careful meal planning can help increase the amount of iron absorbed by vegetarians. Another cause of iron deficiency is overdosing antacids and taking medicine for peptic ulcers and acid reflux. These medications can reduce the amount of iron absorbed by your body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of iron for men 19 years of age an older is 8 milligrams a day. Women between 19 and 50 need 18 milligrams a day. Adults over 50 need 8 milligrams daily. The symptoms of iron deficiency include fatigue, difficulty maintaining body temperature, increased susceptibility to infection, an inflamed tongue, blue color to the whites of the eyes, brittle nails, decreased appetite, headache, irritability, pale skin, shortness of breath, and unusual food cravings. A common treatment for iron deficiency anemia is taking iron supplements. You may also be instructed to eat more iron-rich foods. Taking iron tablets with vitamin C improves the absorption of iron. You may need to take iron supplements for several months or longer to replenish your iron reserves. All of these steps should be taken with the guidance of a physician. BY FRED CICETTI Columnist

58 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ BREAKFAST FOR LIFE: Quick tips for meals that boost energy, health What if there was one simple change you could embrace to boost energy, fend off weight gain and live longer? It turns out there is: Studies show that having breakfast can unlock those benefits. But the key is choosing the right foods – those rich in protein and fiber, says Vijaya Surampudi, an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA’s Center for Human Nutrition. Sounds easy, but how do those foods fit in with your appetite and lifestyle? We have some ideas. The nutrients you need The fiber-protein combination can keep you satisfied, boost your energy and help protect against some illnesses. Fiber takes time to digest, so it fends off hunger. And the combination of fiber and breakfast helps your health. In a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine in 2021, those who ate a morning BY SHARON LIAO The Washington Post meal had a 31 percent lower risk of dying from any cause during the study period than those who didn’t. But even among breakfast eaters, fiber played a role. Those who had a morning meal and a high fiber intake (more than 25 grams a day) had a 21 percent lower risk of mortality from all causes than those who ate breakfast but got less fiber. Conversely, people who had a high fiber intake but didn’t eat breakfast didn’t see any benefit. Like fiber, protein keeps you full. Research shows that eating a proteinpacked breakfast keeps blood sugar stable for hours afterward, preventing the energy slumps that lead to snacking and overeating, says Erin Rossi, a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition. Aim to get at least 8 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein in your morning meal. Here are a couple ways to do that: Two scrambled eggs with vegetables and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla, plus a medium apple (8 grams of fiber and 19 grams of protein). A smoothie made with ¼ cup oats (pulverized in a blender first), 1½ cups of frozen berries, ½ cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of orange juice and 1 teaspoon of orange zest (8 grams of fiber and 17 grams of protein). 4 tips for a better breakfast These are common obstacles that may stand in the way of healthy morning meals – and some solutions that can help. You want only carbs. “A strong crav-

Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 59 HEALTH Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ ing for carbs can signal that you’re not getting enough protein or fat in your diet,” Surampudi says. But you can slip fiber and protein into a carb-heavy breakfast. For example, if you like pancakes or waffles, replace half the flour in the recipe with whole-wheat flour, and use proteinrich cottage cheese or Greek yogurt in place of half the liquid. And switch from syrup to a scoop of nut butter and fruit. Another healthy carb choice: oatmeal. This whole grain has 4 grams of fiber per cup. Increase the protein content by serving it with milk and nuts. You’re not very hungry in the morning. People have different internal clocks that influence hunger. If you don’t have much of an appetite when you wake up, it’s okay to wait an hour or two before eating. Can’t stomach a full meal? Have something small that contains fiber and protein, such as Greek yogurt with berries or an apple with a cheese stick. You’re always in a rush. Prep something healthy the night before. Mix chia seeds with yogurt and pop it in the refrigerator overnight for a chia pudding. Or whip up a smoothie with fruit, Greek yogurt, milk and flaxseed that you can grab and go, Rossi suggests. You’re not a fan of breakfast foods. There’s no rule that says you have to eat cereal, eggs or pancakes. Consider heating up last night’s leftovers or making a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread. Newly published research suggests that the sons of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are up to twice as likely to develop obesity as their peers. The study in Cell Reports Medicine used data from cohort research following 467,275 male infants born in Sweden between July 2006 and December 2015. Of those, 9,828 were born to a mother with PCOS — and 147 of those boys were eventually diagnosed with obesity. About 2 in 100 Swedish boys who were born to mothers with PCOS became obese during childhood, compared with about 1 in 100 for boys whose mothers did not have PCOS. The risk was higher among the sons of women who had PCOS and a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 and highest among the sons of women who both had PCOS and did not take metformin during pregnancy. Researchers followed up the analysis with an RNA sequencing study that found higher cholesterol in sons of Chilean women with PCOS than controls. In another analysis, researchers fed a group of mice a fatty, sugary diet and exposed them to high levels of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that mimics that of pregnant women with PCOS. Their sons were born with metabolic problems that persisted into adulthood, even when they ate a healthy diet throughout their lives. PCOS is common: According to one 2020 literature review, it affects up to 20 percent of women worldwide, or 1 in 5 women. The condition, which occurs when women’s bodies produce more male hormones than usual, causes multiple ovarian cysts and can cause infertility, excess hair growth and irregular menstrual periods. Women with PCOS are at higher risk for diabetes, heart problems and other conditions. In 2019, the same research team found that the daughters of women with PCOS have a fivefold risk of being diagnosed with the syndrome. Obesity in sons linked to moms with polycystic ovary syndrome BY ERIN BLAKEMORE The Washington Post

60 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style It’s been a megawatt couple weeks for Chanel. On May 1, its late creative director Karl Lagerfeld was the subject of the Met Gala in New York, creating a major “moment” for the brand as its A-list ambassadors, including Kristen Stewart, Marion Cotillard, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman, arrived in their best Chanel looks to pay tribute to the man whose vision made the luxury maison into the juggernaut it is today.’ In Los Angeles, the focus was firmly on the new and the future – and how to keep up the momentum of last year’s financial results, which saw a 171 per cent hike in profits. L.A. was strategically chosen as the perfect place to show because a new 30,000-square foot-store has just opened on Rodeo Drive, and Virginie Viard – who took BY BETHAN HOLT The Telegraph Chanel brings back wedge sneakers – will you wear them?

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 61 Style over as creative director following Lagerfeld’s death in 2019 – rallied against the reputation she’s developed for understatement by creating an ode to all things bold, sunny and drenched in Hollywood razzle-dazzle in a spectacle shown at Paramount Studios. When Coco Chanel flirted with Hollywood in the early 1930s, employed by movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn to make the clothes in his films more appealing because he believed women wanted to be inspired by the costumes they saw on screen (he was right there; it’s an obsession that endures today), her brief was to lend the films the elegance that she and her designs embodied. “Real chic means being well-dressed, but not conspicuously dressed. I abhor eccentricity,” she told the New York Times when she arrived in the U.S. One wonders, then, what she might have made of the sequined crop tops, CC logo-emblazoned leg warmers and iridescent tracksuits that Viard showed as part of the collection. Paris Hilton was on the front row (in a full Barbie pink Chanel skirt suit ensemble) and would have loved so much of this – a magenta co-ord looked like it was made in the velour fabric of the Juicy Couture tracksuits that she put on the map in the Noughties, though the classic masculine cut made this version feel instantly more palatable. Amidst the bubblegum fun, there were gorgeous, sophisticated options galore for the actresses in attendance (Cotillard, Robbie and Chloë Sevigny among them) and their super-stylist image-makers, especially with the Cannes Film Festival starting this week: a silver disco-ball jacket with fuchsia trim; an art-deco-style black gown with a gossamer-light split skirt and shooting-star embellishments that looked like it was made for Golden Age starlet Hedy Lamarr; and lowslung wide-legs (a modern spin on the style that Katharine Hepburn, a Coco favorite who went on to play the designer in a 1969 musical, made her own) would all look on-point on the Croisette and beyond. It was the shoes, though, that might pique the interest of several designers who follow where Chanel leads. A whole section of the show was dedicated to 1980s-style aerobics gear, which is appropriate, given this city’s obsession with beautiful bodies. (“Let’s have lunch, but we won’t eat!” I overheard one guest cooing to another – although kudos to Chanel for bucking the worrying trend of the return of very thin models and casting several non-sample-size women in this show.) These itsy-bitsy hot pants, bra tops and leotards were teamed either with wedge sneakers (the perfect sneaker solution for “Selling Sunset” types who are wedded to their heels) or block heels that lit up, a reference to a Lagerfeldism that might just be ripe for a revival. While the ne plus ultra of Chanel buys are the 2.55 bags and tweed jackets, focus closely on any of these catwalk looks and you’ll see piles of tempting trinkets – strands of jolly necklaces, little chain money belts, cuffs and bangles, socks and tights, big bags and baby bags. It might not be what Coco would have described as “real chic” 90 years ago, but, boy, was it fun – and all part of ensuring those profits keep soaring.

62 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Style The color’s everywhere at the moment, but there’s a way to pull it off with panache. Pink had loaded connotations for one of literature’s most renowned flaneurs, Mr. Jay Gatsby. He can’t be “an Oxford man,” reasons Tom Buchanan, embittered husband of fashion plate Daisy; “Like hell he is! He wears a pink suit.” Skip forward a century, and the cuckold Buchanan would be horrified to discover that pink is an acceptable masculine choice in 2023. Its latest moment in the spotlight comes courtesy of Ryan Gosling, who’s playing the veritable Prince of Pink, Ken – the boyfriend of Barbie – in Greta Gerwig’s new film about the perma-fuschia doll. Gosling’s been well-and-truly camping it up on the press junket trail in a series of pink ensembles, the latest being a rather cheap-looking pink fleece with beachy, tousled hair fresh from the Malibu surf. It follows other pink iterations; Smart Pink Ken in blush trousers and lilac blazer, and Serious Pink Ken in a black suit with bubblegum hued shirt. He’s not alone; over the past year Brad Pitt, Seth Rogan, Idris Elba and Donald Glover have all been gracing red carpets in rosy-hued outfits. It’s particularly pleasing that these men are steadfastly masculine in their general style, showing how outdated the tired old tropes are about pink being a “girly” color. Because, historically, pink was never about femininity; thanks to the expense of dyes in the 18th century, to wear pink was a display of wealth and prowess, as depicted in the paintings of Gainsborough and the Renaissance painters. It wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution – with its uniforms of blacks and greys for men – that pastels became synonymous with women. We could write reams about the politics of pink. There have been champions of this most controversial of colors over the years: Elvis was no stranger to a magenta blazer, Robert Redford’s Gatsby seduced in a baby-pink suit, Sean Connery’s Bond even embraced a touch of flamingo-tinged flamboyance. Bowie looked debonair in salmon and David Hockney in the 1990s rocked the clashing combinations of coral and scarlet. So pink’s got form amongst men; the King is even a fan of its power to lift an outfit by way of accessories. But how best to wear it? Be mindful of skin tone Pale skin can look good with soft shades of pink, if you pick a particularly delicate variant of the shade. But if you’re remotely rosy, pink can lend a rather SPAMy effect overall. Bright or darker shades can be tricky with pallid complexions, so darker skin works better with the more vibrant end of the pink spectrum. If you’re looking for an easy “in” with pink – it can be intimidating for the uninitiated – consider a pale pink scarf, which warms up older complexions and gray hair. Keep it clean Speaking as someone who owns a pair of pink sequined trousers, if you want to go thoroughly all out, by all means shake your peacock feathers. But most men don’t want to go the Dame Edna (God rest her soul) route; a clean, sharp look is the best way to temper such a bold color. For example, a sharply cut shirt, a tailored pair of trousers or even a pair of socks beneath a beige pair of chinos. And on that note … Consider what to wear it with Pink has some harmonious bedfellows in the color spectrum; caramel and coffee tones look great with it, as do steely grays. For example, a stoneshaded suit with a pale pink shirt, or beige trench coat with a pink scarf. King Charles uses pink touches with gray morning suits; pocket squares and ties in blush tones to lend a softer stance to what can be a severe outfit. The perfectly pink situation Look, I get that you’re unlikely to chair a meeting at a law firm in a coral suit. The wearing of pink calls for a particular setting; summer, preferably, as the perfect accompaniment to garden parties. A light pink suit against the setting sun of a continental wedding can look great, likewise a pink and blue striped rugby top against a countryside backdrop on vacation or pair of pink cords for cheering on a rowing event. BY STEPEHN DOIG The Telegraph Why all men should wear pink

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 63 Style It’s practical, yes – but it’s also an emblem of your personal style. Fans of “Sex and the City” will remember the episode in which Carrie Bradshaw was mugged at gunpoint. When the assailant demanded her bag, she corrected him – “It’s a Baguette!” – before reluctantly handing over the Fendi trophy. In doing so, she revealed that it was so much more than just a vehicle in which to carry stuff. For many of us, our handbags function as mobile beauty salons, offices, first-aid kits and kids’ snack stations, all while reflecting our personal style. A great bag is like a chic friend who provides emotional support while taking your look to the next level. Designer brands are wise to this. They give them names, identities and four-figure price tags to make us want them – and it works. The global market for designer bags and small leather goods, worth $72 billion, is expected to hit $100 billion by 2027. Part of the appeal for a lot of women is that there’s no hurdle when it comes to fit. You will never feel too fat or thin, or tall or short, to carry your dream bag. Yes, budget can be limiting, but never less so than now, when you can rent a different designer piece every couple of months with renttherunway.com, or buy a timeshare in a Prada Cleo or Bottega Veneta Jodie with the Front Row x Covett collaboration (cove.tt). Although, if you do have the capital, trophy bags by the likes of Hermès, Chanel and ‘Brooklyn Birkin’ designer Telfar are a good investment. That said, a bag doesn’t need a high-end label to qualify for hero status – it just needs to be well made and durable enough to survive daily use. There are elegant, good-quality pieces out there, if you know where to look. Baguette shapes – Fendi or otherwise – are timeless, and dumpling forms are having a strong moment too (if your bag doesn’t look like a carb, you’re doing it wrong). The key is to avoid cheap replicas of designer bags and go for something beautiful in its own right. And don’t feel obligated to choose something understated if that’s not what you’re drawn to. Red or apple green can look sensational with neutrals, and can be just as versatile as black. If Carrie would wear it, you’re on the right track. BY TAMARA ABRAHAM The Telegraph How to find the perfect everyday handbag

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68 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ ARTIST GALLERIES Except where noted, hours are by appointment or chance. BEACHSIDE GALLERIES J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art 2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Website: jmstringergallery.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. thru Sat. Current Exhibit: Poetry of the Colorists: Deborah Cotrone, Leonard Mizerek and im Rodgers Koman Fine Art 2905 Cardinal Drive. 772-231-4500 or 772-473-1646 Instagram: komanfineart Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Laughing Dog Gallery 2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711 Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Meghan Candler Gallery 6160 Hwy. A1A at the Village Shops. 772-234-8811 Website: meghancandlergallery.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Current Exhibit: Linda Arnold, New Painting Collection Ocean Drive Gallery 3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. 772-579-7667 Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. to Sat. Palm House Gallery & Studio 3227 Ocean Drive (2nd floor). 772-231-6816 Website: palmhousegallery.com Steve Diossy Marine Art Gallery 3247 Ocean Drive. 772-205 2973 Website: stevediossy.com Hours: Closed Mondays; check website for hours HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES All are open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. during First Friday Gallery Strolls Gallery 14 1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525 Website: gallery14verobeach.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. to Fri; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Current Exhibit: Moments in Time: Observations in Oil by Iris Beate Gallery Veritas & Art Library 1420 20th Street, 323-547-1188 Website: thegalleryveritas.com Hours: Noon to 2 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. Current Exhibit: Paintings by Suzanne Roff Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772-643-6782 Website: mainstreetverobeach.org Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Current Exhibit; Linda Murphy, underwater manatee photographer Raw Space 1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126 Website: artconceptalternative.org Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Current Exhibit: Indian River Charter High School Visual Arts Dept. End of Year Art Show Vero Beach Art Club Gallery & Market Place 1903 14th Avenue. 772-217-3345 Website: verobeachartclub.org Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Current Exhibit: Brush with Nature, by VBAC members and Next Gen by junior members GALLERIES ELSEWHERE Roy A. McLendon Jr. HAAP Fine Art Studio 2059 Indian River Blvd. 772-584-6653 Website: roymcclendonjr.com Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri.; 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat. Resident Artist: Roy A. McLendon Jr. Artists Guild Gallery 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234 Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. to Fri. and first Sat.

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CALENDAR Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 69 Check with organizations directly for updates/cancellations. Vero Beach Theatre Guild: “Murder on the Nile,” through May 21. VeroBeachTheatreGuild. com or 772-562-8300 Riverside Theatre: Friday and Saturday Comedy Zone 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in Waxlax Theatre, and free Live in the Loop outdoor concerts, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com McKee Botanical Garden: Pirate & Fairy Celebrations, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays in May; ‘Playing with Gravity’ stone balancing exhibition by Adam Conard thru July 30. McKeeGarden.org First Friday Gallery Strolls, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Vero Beach Arts District. 19 Sawbones vs Jawbones Charity Softball Tournament, pitting local physicians and attorneys against each other to benefit United Way of IRC at Holman Stadium at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, with Vero Beach Little League United Way Cup at 6 p.m. prior to main event. Free; $5 per vehicle donation encouraged. 772-567-8900 20 A Taste of Black History: Freedom Day Festival at Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center celebrating the May 20, 1865 Emancipation in Florida, with 8 a.m. 4K walk from MLK Park, and 10 a.m. festival on museum grounds with food, music and vendors. 772-985-7573 20 to Sept. 3 – Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, a juried fine art exhibition of recent works by living local artists. VBMuseum.org or 772-231-0707 21 Vero Beach Triathlon, 7:15 a.m. at South Beach Park, with Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Aquabike, Sprint Triathlon Relay and Olympic Triathlon Relay options. VeroBeachTriathlon.com 22 WWII U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Unveiling Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary. 28 Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents the Best of John Williams, with images on the big screen, followed by selected youth musicians from around Florida playing alongside their SCSO counterparts, 3 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC. SpaceCoast Symphony.org 29 Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Veterans Council of Indian River ONGOING MAY Jay P. Dolan, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Notre Dame, and an acclaimed scholar of American history who had a major influence on the historical study of American Catholicism, died on May 9, 2023 in Salem, Oregon. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 17, 1936, he grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and attended Fairfield College Preparatory School where he later established a scholarship in memory of his parents, Joseph T. and Margaret R. Dolan. Ordained a priest in Rome, Italy in 1961, he served in several parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He later attended the University of Chicago Divinity School where he earned a doctoral degree. After resigning from the priesthood, he married Patricia McNeal in 1973. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was the most influential historian of Roman Catholicism in the United States. He made his mark on the discipline by advancing the development of social history, the study of the ordinary people and their communities, or as he often put it, “the people in the pews.” His major work in this field was The American Catholic Experience: A History from Colonial Times to the Present (1985). It was the first successful social history of Catholicism in the United States and has remained the standard history long after its publication. In the 1990s, he turned his attention to the study of Irish America and published the results of his research in another major work, The Irish Americans: A History (2008). In addition, he authored many other studies related to the study of religious and ethnic history. He served on many committees, most notably the history committee of the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, which helped to plan and design the Immigration Museum at Ellis Island. He also served as President of both the American Society of Church History and the American Catholic Historical Association. To be elected President of both scholarly societies was a unique honor granted to very few scholars. Included among many of his other awards was an honorary degree from Lewis University. In addition to teaching at Notre Dame from 1971 to 2004, he also taught at the University of San Francisco, the University of Chicago, Boston College, and University College, Cork, Ireland where he was a Fulbright Professor in 1986. In order to encourage the scholarship of other historians, he founded a national center at Notre Dame for the study of American Catholicism. Endowed by the Cushwa family of Youngstown, Ohio, the Cushwa Center has become the leading research center in the area of American Catholic studies. He directed the Center from 1975 until 1994. An avid golfer who loved the challenge of the game, he was a member of Knollwood Country Club in Granger, Indiana and Vero Beach Country Club in Florida. He was involved in a variety of volunteer ministries including the Homeless Center, Hospice, and Holy Cross Care and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend, Indiana where he lived for most of his life. In recent years he was a pastoral care volunteer at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach as well as a volunteer at VNA Hospice of Indian River County. He also was on the board of directors of ARC, an organization in Vero Beach that supports individuals with special needs. His wife, Patricia, who was his beloved soul mate for more than forty years, predeceased him on March 6, 2018. He is survived by his sons, Patrick (Ingrid), a lawyer in Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Mark (Jacque), an orthopaedic surgeon in Salem, Oregon and their two children, James and Maryn. His brother, Thomas, and sister-in-law, Patricia, predeceased him. Surviving also are his brother’s three children, Michael (Margie), Susan, and Jane (Matt Kane). Jay will be remembered by his friends and family for his storytelling, quick wit, and Irish humor. His boys will remember him for sharing his love of travel and adventure, living in Ireland, road trips in the minivan, skiing at Nubs Nob, and his unwavering love and support throughout their lives. Services will take place on June 16, 2023 in Notre Dame, Indiana. A Catholic funeral Mass will be held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at 9:30a.m., with burial thereafter at Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. In remembrance of Jay’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the South Bend Center for the Homeless, the Arc of Indian River County, or the Cushwa Center at the University of Notre Dame. Jay P. Dolan BARBARA MARDEN BRUGH Barbara Marden Brugh, 94, passed away peacefully May 3, 2023, in Virginia Beach surrounded by her children. Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 31, 1928 to the late John Clark Marden, Sr. and the late Louise Vandalia Sparrow. She was a sister to the late John Clark Marden, Jr. Barbara was devoted to the Lord, her family, her church, and her community. She was previously a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. In the mid-eighties, Barbara and her first husband Bill moved to Greensboro, NC, making many lifelong friends. Attending ice hockey games was a family favorite. Go Generals! She later moved to Florida and fell in love with the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach and remained a loyal member for thirty years. Barbara lived life to the fullest. She loved the arts and attended symphonies and plays. She enjoyed participating and watching sports, being outdoors, taking walks, serving her community, and spending time with friends and family. She is remembered for her generosity and caring nature. Barbara brought an abundance of love and beauty to this world. The Lord Jesus Christ was everything to her; she trusted him with her entire life and always encouraged others to do so as well. She is survived by her daughter Nancy G. McMath of Virginia Beach, her son William A. Gietz, Jr. and wife Lilah of Morehead City, NC; loving grandchildren Randy McMath and wife Gretchen of Virginia Beach, Lee McMath of Wilmington, NC, Adrianne Forbes and husband Michael of Morehead City, NC, Bonnie Quinn and husband Josh of Newport, NC; and great grandchildren Emma, Carter, Finley, Owen, and Grey McMath, Amelia Forbes, and Philip, Porter, and Harper Quinn. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her first husband of forty-three years, William Albert “Bill” Gietz, Sr. and later on by her second husband, Kenneth V. Brugh. A celebration of her life will be held at the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments on May 27th for immediate family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach’s Building Fund, 520 Royal Palm Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32960. H.D. Oliver Funeral Home Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.

Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ CALENDAR 70 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 County, 9 a.m. on Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary. Limited seating; BYO chair. 30 to June 18 – Riverside Theatre presents the country western musical “Honky Tonk Angels” on the Stark Stage. 772-231-6990 or RiversideTheatre.com 3 IRC 4-H Foundation Casino Night Fundraiser, 6 p.m. at the Polish American Social Club, with $150 in fun money to spend on blackjack, craps, roulette and poker to benefit IRC 4-H youth. $75-$85. Eventbrite.com 3 Vet Fest, a family day hosted by United Cajun Navy and Next Gen Vets of IRC at IRC Fairgrounds, featuring the Eli Young Band, Mark Chesnutt and Thomas Cain, food trucks and inflatables, and celebrities from NBA, NFL, and NASCAR. Gates open 9 a.m., music starts 1 p.m. $20, $15 veterans, $5 ages 10 and under; $100 VIP. ngvirc.org 3 Vero Beach Theatre Guild “A Whole New World” Genie Award Presentations, 6:30 p.m. at VBTG. Free, but RSVP required. Donations appreciated. 772-562-8300 7-11 Vero Beach Film Festival, featuring independent films from around the world and special events: Wed. Sur la Mer wine dinner; Thurs. Awards Ceremony and Black & White Gala; Fri. Grand Wine Tasting and Vero Visions; Sat. Vero Visions Dance and Hidden Cellar; Sun. Closing Ceremony and Filmmaker & Audience Mixer. VBFilmFest.org 14 Cultural Connections, hosted by the Cultural Council of IRC and Vero Beach Museum of Art, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at VBMA, with mini docent tours of the Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists exhibition, guest appearances by the artists, wine and appetizers. $20. Cultural-Council.org 17 Mary Snyder Golf Tournament hosted by Vietnam Veterans of IRC to support local veterans, 8 a.m. shotgun scramble at Sandridge Golf Course. $75 includes lunch. 772-538-2484 or vvirc.org 17 Waterlily Celebration, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Botanical Garden, featuring one of the state’s largest collections, with potting demonstrations, plant sales, and Waterlily Photo Contest. General admission rates. McKeeGarden.org or 772-794-0601 Our directory gives small business people eager to provide services to the community an opportunity to make themselves known to our readers at an affordable cost. This is the only business directory mailed each week. If you would like your business to appear in our directory, please call 772-633-0753 or email [email protected]. VERO BEACH 32963 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Sudoku Page 40 Sudoku Page 41 Crossword Page 40 Solutions from Games Pages in May 11, 2023 Edition Crossword Page 41 (Sight Gag) ACROSS 1 LAUD 3 NOSE 9 LEVER 10 CASSEROLE 11 MUNCH 12 OVERHASTE 15 SUDDEN DOWN 1 LACROSSE 2 UNSTEADY 4 OBOIST 5 ELEMENT 6 OVEN 7 ARCH 8 MESH 17 OTTAWA 19 PLUSPOINT 21 PLATO 23 SKINFLINT 24 AZURE 25 DUTY 26 BEAM 13 MARITIME 14 FACTOTUM 16 EXPOSED 18 QUAINT 20 PUFF 21 PEAR 22 ABUT Althea Powell, Board Certified Pedorthist State Licensed • Custom Molded Orthotics • Custom Molded Shoes • Diabetic Shoes • Elevation 2686 U.S. HWY 1 • VERO BEACH, FL www.powellshoes.com • 772.562.9045 POWELL SHOES PEDORTHIC FACILITY Time to Clean Your Carpets/Furniture? Maxfield Carpet Cleaning • 772-538-0213 5300 N. A1A, Vero Beach • SINCE 1979 Three Reasons to Call Mitch Maxfield: QUALITY: My “2-step system” removes even tough ground-in dirt. All work guaranteed. SERVICE: I, personally, will clean your carpets and furniture. PRICE: Two (2) Rooms (any size)...$77, 6’ Sofa or 2 Chairs...$66 SPRINKLER SERVICES Guaranteed to Make Something Pop Up 772-539-3365 Don’t Panic 20% DISCOUNT FOR ALL NEW CUSTOMERS State Certified Electrical Contractor TOM G. WALTON Hiring Electricians 772-569-1547 • [email protected] L. Walton Electric, Inc. EC13003596 For Mother’s Day, every Mom wants to lounge in a robe, be pampered, enjoy peace & quiet with a good dose of vitamin C. Package includes a luxurious 50-minute facial or soothing massage, and a 50-minute pedicure. Complimentary mimosa to all Moms who book an appointment during Mother's Day weekend. It's our way of saying thank you for all they do. C|Spa Vero at Costa d'Este Beach Resort invites you & your bestie for an afternoon of cocktails and pampering! Enjoy mini treatments from our therapists and vendors while you learn about treatments & product lines. Call to Book | 772.410.0101 BUBBLY WITH BUBBLY WITH YOUR BESTIE YOUR BESTIE Thursday, June 8th, 2023 Between 4:00 -7:00 pm Reserve Your Tickets Now! $70 per person costadeste.com/verobeach_spa/ JUNE Newer beautiful townhome, unfurnished with master on first floor. Screened in balcony, and patio. Washer and dryer, water softener. Public beach access and 1 block to beach. Walk to store and restaurants. One years lease minimum. First, last and security. Dog considered with approval. Non smoking. 913 Bahia Mar Rd, Vero Beach, FL $3,850 | 3 bd | 2.5 ba | 1,800 sqft TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT (321) 795-4433

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REAL ESTATE 72 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Paul and Susan Hitt moved to Vero Beach so their son could attend Saint Edward’s School. Since arriving here, the developer and his wife have built one or two spec homes each year for the past seven or eight years. While building a house on Indian River Drive, they noticed that the lot directly across the street was available and knew it would be the perfect property to create another beautiful, modern, custom home, said Paul. “It’s an oversized corner lot with a 25-foot setback. That’s a big lot in Central Beach,” Hitt says of the parcel at 3936 Indian River Dr. E. in the Riverside Park section. “That’s one of the things we really liked about it.” “This is such a fabulous house,” says Dale Sorensen Real Estate broker-owner Matilde Sorensen. “It’s one of those houses that make you happy. It’s bright and open with clean lines.” The Hitts chose a modern aesthetic for their design, with an open floorplan that is functional and flowing while taking full advantage of the lovely Florida light through long windows. At the front of the house, brick pavers form a circle drive with the apex at the portico where a pair of custom, 10-foot mahogany, glass- ‘SUCH A FABULOUS HOUSE’! Modern aesthetic defines new Central Beach residence BY STEPHANIE LABAFF Staff Writer

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 73 paned doors open into the foyer. Stepping inside, you are greeted by a stunning modern interior with a soothing gray and white palette, a gleaming expanse of porcelain tile flooring and a glass back wall made up of oversized sliders. “We love to stay on one floor,” says Hitt. “In Central Beach, it’s hard to find homes the size of this one on one floor.” The formal entertainment area spreads out in front of you, with the living room, dining room and kitchen areas defined artistically with architectural details on the 12-foot ceilings. The 10-foot, sliding-glass doors that open across the rear of the room allow the space to flow out onto the covered lanai. A gas fireplace creates a cozy atCONTINUED ON PAGE 75

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 75 mosphere in the living room, where you can curl up with a book and a glass of wine before heading into the primary suite in the south wing of the house. Residing in its own wing, the primary suite enjoys complete privacy with access to the lanai through sliding glass doors. It has two large walkin closets and a luxurious bath with dual sinks, a soaking tub and a shower with a bench. On the opposite side of the house, a quartz waterfall center island with VITAL STATISTICS Neighborhood: Riverside Park in Central Beach Builder: Hawk Custom Homes • Year built: 2023 Construction: Concrete block Lot size: 139 feet by 122 feet • Home size: 3,670 square feet View: Garden and pool Pool: Heated, saltwater swimming pool with hot tub Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 4 Additional features: Gourmet kitchen; high-end appliances; quartz waterfall island; custom cabinets; linear air conditioner vents; porcelain tile throughout; under cabinet lighting; wet bar with wine cooler; gas fireplace; soaking tub; summer kitchen; fenced backyard; impact windows and doors; outdoor shower; irrigation system and well; 250-gallon propane tank; metal roof; spray foam insulation; and two-car garage Listing agency: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Listing agent: Broker-owner Matilde Sorensen, 772-532-0010 Listing price: $3,495,000 3936 INDIAN RIVER DR. E. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 73

REAL ESTATE 76 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ room for seating defines the gourmet kitchen. With a prep sink, it’s easy to chat with guests as you prepare dinner, and the high-end appli - ances and fixtures – including two dishwashers, a pot filler over the stove and a long farm sink – ensure you can handle any size crowd. The home was built with great at - tention to detail, from the quartz backsplash in the kitchen to the ma - ple drawers in the cabinets. Under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen and the wet bar with wine

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 77 cooler in the family room are functional and soften the space. The family room sits just off the kitchen and opens onto the lanai, providing another magnetic gathering area. “We like to include a very separate family room attached and open,” notes Hitt of the separate, yet unconfined space, where you can visit with friends, relax, and read or watch television Three bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with the laundry room and access to the side-entry, two-car garage, complete the northern wing of the house. Outside, the covered lanai provides plenty of shade while you prepare family favorites in the summer kitchen. The saltwater pool and spa glisten in the sunlight, ready for you to cool off on a hot day or work out some knots after a hard day on the tennis court. “We like to push the pool away from the home so it stands alone,” notes Hitt, ensuring it gets full sun. The large backyard is fenced with generous plantings providing ample

REAL ESTATE 78 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ privacy and keeping the kids and dogs inside where you can keep an eye on them while they burn off all that extra energy. “It’s a great neighborhood. It’s central to everything. You can walk or take your golf cart everywhere,” says Sorensen. The Riverside Park neighborhood, located just north of the Merrill P. Barber Bridge, is convenient for mainland shopping, and just a short walk to the beach and the Ocean Drive shopping, dining and resort district. Enjoy cultural offerings at Riverside Theatre or the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Riverside Park offers a tennis facility and boat launch just south of the neighborhood, and the City Marina and an off-leash, waterfront dog park are a quick walk or bike ride away.

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 79 Q: Can someone steal my home by changing my deed? I see lots of ads offering to secure my property. What do you think? A: The short answer to your first question is, unfortunately, maybe. There are several ways to steal your property through fraud. We’ve written about loan scams and ways to fraudulently transfer ownership, but it’s worthwhile covering it again since there are plenty of businesses offering deed protection and deed “securing” services to homeowners. Let’s start with the purchase. When you buy a home, the seller signs a document that transfers ownership of the home from their name to yours. This transfer document has several names, including the warranty deed, special warranty deed, trustee’s deed, quitclaim deed, among others. Sometimes people refer to the document as the title to the home. No matter what it is called, the seller signs the document. It is then given to the settlement agent at the closing of the home purchase, and then filed or recorded with the office that handles the filing or recording of real estate transactions in the county where the home is located. Eventually, after the document is filed or recorded, the original document is mailed to you. You should keep that document in a safe place in case you need it in the future. This gets us to the first types of ads you’re seeing: companies that offer to obtain a copy of the deed for you, for a fee. In most cases, you already should have the original deed to the home. If you lose it, and find that you need it one day, you can always purchase a copy by going to the office that handles the filing and recordings of real estate documents. In some locations, you can download a copy for free or you can get a certified copy of the original for a fee. In either case, the fee that you pay the governmental office is usually significantly less than companies offering this service. Typically, you don’t need a copy of the deed unless you are in litigation or a government agency asks you to provide them with proof of the transfer of ownership of the home into your name. If you get that request, you can then navigate the recorder’s office or clerk’s office to get a copy. In the meantime, keep your money and don’t spend it on these services. Now, let’s talk about fraud. Someone can steal your home out from under you, but it’s a complicated process and may only work in limited situations. And, it can happen in a number of ways. For starters, the thief would have to forge your name and file or record the forged deed with the proper governmental office. Then, the thief would need to “sell” the home to a third party. The funds from the sale would need to be deposited into their own account. The funds would then likely be moved quickly to a protected account. Here’s where it gets really tricky: Most prospective buyers want to tour a home before buying it. Well, if you see someone show up at your home for a “showing” or asking questions about what it’s like to live in the property, you’d wonder what was CAN SOMEONE STEAL YOUR HOME OUT FROM UNDER YOU? BY ILYCE GLINK AND SAMUEL J. TAMKIN Tribune CONTINUED ON PAGE 82

REAL ESTATE 80 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE JOHN’S ISLAND 455 VILLAGE LN 11/15/2022 $2,985,000 $2,985,000 5/5/2023 $2,875,000 SHORES 381 SHORES DR 9/10/2022 $2,500,000 $2,095,000 5/11/2023 $1,850,000 SHORES 151 ISLAND SANCTUARY 11/16/2022 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 5/8/2023 $1,600,000 PELICAN COVE 1742 CLUB DR 2/5/2023 $1,750,000 $1,550,000 5/9/2023 $1,500,000 CASTAWAY COVE 1142 SEA HUNT DR 1/20/2023 $1,146,000 $950,000 5/11/2023 $920,000 PEPPERTREE 471 N PEPPERTREE DR 11/16/2022 $875,000 $795,000 5/5/2023 $750,000 VICTORIA CONDO 5680 HIGHWAY A1A, #211 1/12/2023 $1,150,000 $1,125,000 5/5/2023 $1,035,000 WEST PASSAGE 1001 BAY , #209 3/25/2023 $800,000 $800,000 5/8/2023 $910,000 ROYALE RIVIERA 935 E CAUSEWAY BLVD, #601 1/30/2023 $450,000 $450,000 5/8/2023 $435,000 TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: May 5 to May 11 The real estate market on the barrier island backed off of its hot May start last week with just nine transactions recorded, though five properties sold for more than $1 million. Our featured sale of the week was of a lakefront home in The Shores. The property at 381 Shores Dr. was placed on the market last Sept. 10 with an asking price of $2.5 million. The listing price more recently was $2.095 million. The home sold on May 11 for $1.85 million. The seller in the transaction was represented by Kay Brown and Melissa Talley of Premier Estate Properties. The purchaser was represented by Karl Dietrich of Alex MacWilliam Inc.

REAL ESTATE Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 81 Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales. Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 1/12/2023 $1,150,000 $1,125,000 5/5/2023 $1,035,000 Sherry Brown ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Not Provided Not Provided Subdivision: Victoria Condo, Address: 5680 Highway A1A, #211 Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 11/15/2022 $2,985,000 $2,985,000 5/5/2023 $2,875,000 Michael Merrill Douglas Elliman Florida LLC Not Provided Not Provided Subdivision: John’s Island, Address: 455 Village Ln Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 11/16/2022 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 5/8/2023 $1,600,000 Christopher Bentien Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. George Nagy BREC Properties Inc Subdivision: Shores, Address: 151 Island Sanctuary Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 2/5/2023 $1,750,000 $1,550,000 5/9/2023 $1,500,000 Aggie Szymanska Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Carly Witteck ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Subdivision: Pelican Cove, Address: 1742 Club Dr

REAL ESTATE 82 Vero Beach 32963 / May 18, 2023 Your Vero Beach Newsweekly ™ Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales. Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: Listing Date: Original Price: Recent Price: Sold: Selling Price: Listing Agent: Selling Agent: 3/25/2023 $800,000 $800,000 5/8/2023 $910,000 Kelly Fischer ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Erika Ross The Moorings Realty Sales Co. Subdivision: West Passage, Address: 1001 Bay, #209 1/30/2023 $450,000 $450,000 5/8/2023 $435,000 Janyne Kenworthy ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Debbie Bell Berkshire Hathaway Florida Subdivision: Royale Riviera, Address: 935 E Causeway Blvd, #601 9/10/2022 $2,500,000 $2,095,000 5/11/2023 $1,850,000 Kay Brown & Melissa Talley Premier Estate Properties Karl Dietrich Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Subdivision: Shores, Address: 381 Shores Dr 1/20/2023 $1,146,000 $950,000 5/11/2023 $920,000 Rita Curry Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Melissa Talley & Kay Brown Premier Estate Properties Subdivision: Castaway Cove, Address: 1142 Sea Hunt Dr going on. If you reassure the prospective buyer that the home isn’t for sale, and find out who their “broker” is, it’s unlikely the prospective buyer will put down money to buy the home. Of course, plenty of people these days do buy a home online without ever having seen it in person. So, there is a greater risk thanks to the internet. We can also imagine that someone might want to buy the home for investment purposes and wouldn’t mind having a tenant. If the “broker” tells the prospective buyer that you are renting the home, the fraudulent transaction may occur anyway. In this instance, the prospective buyer might come to you to collect rent after they have purchased the home with the forged deed only to find out that you have a claim of ownership. The buyer would then have a problem, as you could show that you still live in the home and never signed the forged deed. What Sam has observed in the past is that these forgeries follow a familiar pattern: often in family situations, when elderly parents are taken advantage of; when homeowners rent out their homes; or, when owners of vacant land or vacant homes leave these homes unattended for extended periods of time. Most homeowners don’t need to worry about these situations and don’t need to pay for these services. But you have to stay vigilant. Some of the local government agencies that handle the filing and recording of documents may have a free process in place to alert homeowners if any documents get recorded or filed against the home. When a new document is filed or recorded on that property, the office sends out an email to the property owner. That system, if available in your area, would give you enough information that something is going on and should be immediately investigated. Ask if your local recorder’s or clerk’s office has a system in place to notify you of any documents recorded against the title to your property. If not, we recommend that you periodically check the title to your property to see if any new documents have been recorded or filed. Many counties have online systems that allow you to view documents online. When you go online, you might see mortgages filed against your property or releases of any mortgages you paid off over the years. But if you haven’t taken out a new mortgage for some time, your title shouldn’t show any documents filed or recorded against your property since that last mortgage you obtained (other than a release of the old paid off loan). CONTINUED FROM PAGE 79

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