Contact lenses allow people to see with incredible clarity without the limitations of glasses. However, ongoing contact lens use can lead to minor complications like dry eye and eyelid inflammation to more serious ones, such as keratitis (infection) and corneal abrasion. That’s why regular contact lens check-ups are essential for …
Read More »Stress Management for Your Heart: Why it’s Critical
T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC We all know it’s imperative to keep ourselves healthy through exercise, eating right, and warding off viruses and infections. However, one of the most overlooked stressors on our hearts is—anxiety. According to the American Heart Association, “More research is needed to determine how stress contributes to …
Read More »Supportive Care Improves Quality of Life
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 »Flu Season vs. COVID-19: Understanding the Key Differences
As we navigate another year of respiratory illnesses, understanding the distinctions between seasonal influenza and COVID-19 remains crucial for protecting our health. While both viruses share similar symptoms and transmission methods, they are fundamentally different diseases requiring distinct approaches to prevention and treatment. Different Viruses, Different Origins The seasonal flu …
Read More »I KNOW PAIN!
I wish I didn’t. But life does not always give you a choice. By Prof. William J. Cole, Jr., DO – Double Board-Certified in PM&R Interventions & Regenerative Medicine There are moments when your life divides into two parts: before… and after. Mine happened when I woke up from surgery. …
Read More »Understanding the Hidden Risk Factor: How Lipoprotein(a) Impacts Stroke and Heart Disease
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. While most people are familiar with traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, there’s a lesser-known but equally important factor that could be silently increasing your cardiovascular risk: Lipoprotein(a), …
Read More »Drinks and Key Ingredients for Enhancing Blood Circulation
Maintaining optimal blood circulation is crucial for overall health and well-being. Proper blood flow ensures that oxygen, nutrients, and immune cells are efficiently delivered throughout the body, while waste products are removed. In recent years, there has been growing interest in blood circulation drinks – beverages formulated with ingredients believed …
Read More »Sexual Wellness through Hormone Therapy
In today’s world, living longer, stronger and sexier have never been obtainable. With life expectancy continuing to lengthen, we provide the latest advancements in wellness and regenerative medicine that offer adults of all ages an opportunity to maintain and restore their “Quality of Life.” We continually research and implement new …
Read More »Four Ways Exercise Protects Your Brain
If you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, scientists will be the first to tell you: It might be time to start getting serious about exercise. Studies have shown that physical exercise is one of eight established ways to reduce dementia risk. Scott Forbes, an associate professor …
Read More »You Make Me Weak in the Knees
By Dr. Chad Rose. DC This Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about a different kind of weakness in the knees – the kind that’s less about romance and more about your joint health. While poets and songwriters have long used “weak knees” as a metaphor for love, at Rose Wellness Clinic, …
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