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Esophageal cancer is rare, but for several reasons, it deserves our attention. Because it is usually diagnosed at later stages when it is more difficult to treat, about 20% of patients diagnosed with the disease will survive five years or more. Treatment and survival rates have improved in recent years. …

By The Vein Center of North Florida March is designated as DVT Awareness Month, and at The Vein Center of North Florida, our team of expert providers, led by Dr. Ravi Chandra, is dedicated to educating the public about this important issue. DVT is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition …

If you ask a man to make a list of things he least wants to do, going to the doctor is likely near the top. In fact, many men don’t even like talking about their health and some will avoid going to the doctor until their condition is so serious …

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By Sharon A. Bassett Nutrition and real estate are two seemingly unrelated topics, but they both play a crucial role in shaping the quality of life. A well-balanced diet can improve our health, while owning a home provides us with security and stability. In this article, we’ll explore how these …

By Dr. Nathalie Solomon: PharmD, CPH Cannabigerol (CBG) is a cannabinoid, meaning it’s one of the many chemicals found in cannabis plants. The most well-known cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but there’s recently been more interest in the potential benefits of CBG. What is the difference between CBD …

By Katie Keel, APRN-C Filler looks fake or filler will make me look like a different person Filler in the right injector’s hands will leave you looking refreshed and rejuvenated, not fake or puffy or the dreaded “filler face”. A saying we use at MidState is that we don’t want …

By Janice Martin, Senior Living Specialist Use care with online research If you are researching a specific community and enter its name in your search, look carefully that the link you are selecting is for that community! Companies and services buy keywords and the link often takes you to another …

We all know that getting enough sleep, exercise, and socializing are critical elements to aging well, but when it comes to nutrition, some information can be confusing. At Pacifica Senior Living, they understand that a combination of healthy foods that are delicious, comforting, pleasing to the eye, and beneficial for …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the Family Caregiver Alliance and National Center on Caregiving, an estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older provide unpaid assistance and support to older adults with disabilities. The value of this unpaid labor force is estimated to be $306 billion annually, nearly …