Submitted by Hospice of Marion County As we age, it’s expected that we all have what is called a ‘senior moment’ — momentarily forgetting why we walked into a room, forgetting where we put something. We laugh about it with our friends, calling it an age-related problem, but later wonder …

By Bruce Hancock Many people decide to move forward with a reverse mortgage for various reasons; loss of a spouses income, running out of money as costs rise, fix up the home, have money sitting there should you need it someday, or just want to enjoy life a little better. …

Kidney disease and diabetes are interrelated comorbidities. With Type II diabetes, 10 to 40 percent of patients may develop kidney failure and 10-30 percent of those with Type I diabetes might also develop the disorder, and the disease may progress. How Diabetes Affects the Kidneys High blood sugar damages the …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Blood is carried toward the heart through our veins, and is called venous flow; blood is carried away from the heart through our arteries and is called arterial flow. Because proper blood circulation aids the body’s movement of nutrients and oxygen to the extremities, heart, …

Helpful tips for traveling after hip or knee surgery Hip and knee replacements empower thousands of patients each year to resume active lifestyles. Each patient’s recovery is different, and some may return to daily activities, sporting activities and travel sooner than others. This varies based on the patient and the …

When an extraction is necessary, it’s because the structure of the tooth is too weak to support a crown or restoration, or it may be due to the bone loss and periodontal disease within the supporting gingival tissue. Bacteria often goes unnoticed under crowns, bridges or within root canaled teeth, …

The more we become educated on the benefits of staying healthy and inducing overall wellness, many people are incorporating spa services, and for good reason. In days past, it was often believed that a spa service was for the elite or just reserved for special occasions, but in today’s fast-paced, …

Excellence of top cardiovascular hospitals points toward opportunities to potentially save thousands of additional lives and billions of dollars in costs.  St. Joseph’s Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performing hospitals by Fortune and IBM® Watson Health®. The annual Fortune/IBM 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study spotlights leading short-term, …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. The warm days of summer are here. Long strolls on the beach, relaxing poolside, and hot steamy nights might seem enticing when it comes to being intimate with your partner, but if you are like many women, you might be feeling a little “off” this season. …

How does a Registered Nurse from Terra Haute, Indiana end up a medical aesthetician at a growing med spa in Tampa, Florida? She chases her dreams, that’s how! Evolutive Med Spa welcomes Miss Makayla Gates to their team of health care experts providing patient specific physical, mental, and emotional health …