Did you know you can have high cholesterol—which can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke—but not know it? Here is some more information about cholesterol and how to manage it. Cholesterol is Important to Your Body. Your body needs cholesterol to build cells and make vitamins and …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the Family Caregiver Alliance and National Center on Caregiving, an estimated 43.5 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult or child; about 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older, and about 15.7 million …

When it comes to patient care, new drugs, new testing mechanisms, and targeted therapies for cancer patients, Ocala Oncology is leading the way in clinical trials. Clinical research and trials are critical for implementing new oncology therapies, and for those patients that want to participate, Ocala Oncology makes their wish …

Submitted By Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida The team at ROC prides itself on our ability to offer the most advanced techniques in joint replacement technologies to our Ocala and Central Florida Community. The next generation of Knee Surgery has arrived at Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida and Dr. Karl …

#1—HOW IT WORKS There are two different forms of medical treatment through cannabis. The first is the natural marijuana plant that contains both CBD and THC, and the second is the altered version of the plant that has been through a hybrid process to lighten the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) level. CBD …

By Amanda Fincher The housing market is at a major high. With home valuations rising exponentially here locally and across the country, if you are considering a move, whether you are moving into a new home, downsizing into a condo or townhome, or perhaps you’re contemplating retiring to a senior …

The question posed is really not that difficult to answer, as long as you are in a thriving assisted living community that focuses on their residents best living arrangements, interests, daily activities, fine dining and social events. Are these always available or even considered in all Assisted Living places? The …

Many people think that aches and pains, including back pain, are an inevitable part of aging – but they’re wrong. While age is a factor in conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, arthritis, and other back problems, that doesn’t mean we’re all in for a future of pain. Here at …

The first major shock wave study for ED was in 2010 and since then, over 50 small-scale studies have come to fruition showing the efficacy and marked outcomes of this advanced therapy for ED. In 2019, a new large-scale study launched called the S.W.E.E.T. study. The primary goal of the …

On July 27, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention once again recommended all individuals, even those who have been vaccinated, wear masks indoors in certain circumstances as COVID-19 infections increase across the country. The main culprit is believed to be the Delta variant, a highly contagious form of …