Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County All of us deserve to live as comfortably as possible; however, when an accident, sudden illness or chronic condition takes hold of our lives, comfort may seem impossible or out of reach. In the past decade, hope for relief from acute pain and distressing …
Read More »Social Distancing, Quarantine & Isolation: How to Cope
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the nation and the world has seen significant changes to daily living. While social distancing, quarantine and isolation help prevent the spread of infectious disease, these same practices may impact your mental health in a negative way. Common reactions Everybody reacts differently to …
Read More »It’s Possible to Live a Quality Life – Even with Cancer
The evolution of cancer treatment over the last 40 years has resulted in better outcomes for patients; today more people are living with cancer than ever before. Advanced treatments, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies, along with breakthrough research and state-of-the-art technologies that allow pathologists and physicians to identify genetic …
Read More »Revolutionizing PET/CT Imaging
As a longtime forerunner in radiological technologies, RAO is committed to providing patients and referring clinicians with the fastest, safest and most accurate imaging systems available. For people needing rapid and reliable PET/CT imaging, RAO is proud to include the groundbreaking Biograph mCT. Biograph mCT can serve as a standalone …
Read More »Keeping the Holidays Light
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County The holidays can bring emotional feelings, both positive and negative, making it a challenging time for many. This time of year can be especially hard for those who have lost a loved one. However, if we focus on the positive memories, remembering the light …
Read More »The Season’s Most Perfect Gift A Subscription Box to Help You Relax
By Stacy Roberts, Founder of Hempra The benefits of hemp-derived CBD products have escalated in popularity. People are interested in CBD to relieve pain, help them sleep, increase overall health and wellness, and to simply chill. Without the psychoactive component of THC, CBD is the safer alternative that promotes many …
Read More »The Best Places in Ocala to Visit During the Holidays
TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY It’s that time of year! As schedules get a bit busier, we are thrilled to experience so much fun in December for the holidays. There is no better way to celebrate local, than to experience what Ocala has to offer this holiday …
Read More »All About RMDs
By Adam Bruno, Certified Financial Fiduciary® There really is a purpose behind required minimum distributions (RMD) of tax-advantaged retirement accounts. IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans feature tax-deferred income contributions and earnings growth throughout the lifetime of the account. There’s just one catch — when you take money out of that …
Read More »How Microneedling Can Help Restore Collagen
Collagen is a protein in the body and is necessary for keeping the skin elastic, supple and smooth, along with other health benefits. To combat the effects of aging such as sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, collagen plays a major role in helping to halt these aging issues. The …
Read More »Does CBD Oil Need Omega-3 to Work?
By Bo Martinsen, MD Every day, another article about the growing popularity of CBD hits the news. Some articles speculate on the enormous economic growth expected from CBD products, while others focus on CBD’s potential for reducing chronic pain and anxiety. The third type of article comes from researchers who cite …
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