Along with blooming flowers, May also welcomes Healthy Vision Month, a time dedicated to promoting comprehensive eye exams to catch common conditions before they can become serious. When caught early, nearly all eye health problems can be arrested, even reversed. Unlike a vision test, which measures your eyesight for prescription …

Mental health challenges are some of the most common health conditions people face. Yet, many of us put our mental health on the backburner. And living through a pandemic has complicated matters for many of us. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of …

After a national search, BayCare has named Kristen Smith, MSN, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer for BayCare Polk County hospitals. She began in the new role on Feb. 21. Smith, who was the director of Patient Services at BayCare’s St. Anthony’s Hospital, will be responsible for maintaining BayCare’s …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Ah, May. Everyone knows it’s the month when we celebrate mothers around the world. But have you ever wondered where the word “May” comes from? It’s believed to be an adaptation of a Greek goddess’s name, “Maius,” who was known as the “goddess of …

Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t make it a bad thing. In fact, change can often open doors to new opportunities—regardless of your age. It’s even more fulfilling when the change that occurs is one that brings you closer to where you belong. At Sumter Senior Living, conveniently located in …

May 8–14 celebrates National Women’s Health Week, highlighting the many ways that women can honor and take steps to protect their best health, vitality, energy and longevity. Most components of optimal health apply to people of all ages, but some impact women more often or more detrimentally than they do …

Hearing loss can happen at any age due to illness, birth defects, genetics, exposure to loud noises, or aging. As we age, hearing loss typically diminishes. For individuals with hearing loss, it can be dangerous not to hear the car horn that’s attempting to alert you of an impending accident. …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County If you have ever experienced the loss of someone you loved, whether it was a dear friend, a family member or even a pet (who is just like a member of the family), you know the pain of loss and how much it hurts. …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Spider veins are tiny blood vessels that are showing through the skin, while varicose veins are more prominent and sometimes take on a ropey, bulging look. Both spider veins and varicose veins are a warning indicator that the circulation is disrupted. However, varicose veins can …

As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf club in …