An audiologist is a specialist in hearing. They have studied for many years and are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in the field of hearing. While they do not perform ear surgery, they are experts in diagnosing and finding solutions for children and adults that are experiencing …
Read More »Oncology-Approved Skincare: Why Everyone Should be Aware of What They Put on Their Skin
What you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your body. A healthy diet, exercise, and quality sleep are essential to overall health and using products that do not have chemicals, toxins or environmentally unstable ingredients is equally as important. Anything you put on …
Read More »The Secure Act’s 10-Year Rule for IRA Heirs
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act fundamentally changed the rules governing distributions from inherited retirement accounts. Inheriting an IRA or 401(k) under the new administration could create several adverse tax consequences for the beneficiary—and it’s never too early to take actions designed to ensure the best …
Read More »Early Detection of Breast Cancer Can Be a Life-Saver
Identifying any type of cancer at an early stage, before it has spread extensively (metastasis), provides a much better outcome for patients. That is certainly the case when it comes to breast cancer. The earlier cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat – and patients likely will have …
Read More »National Physical Therapy Awareness Month
Submitted By Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida Rehabilitating from an injury can be a long process, but one of the best tools in our arsenal is YOU. As orthopaedic surgeons, we see all ranges of injury from minor twists to traumatic and life-threatening bone breaks or joint death. As a …
Read More »Want to Enhance Your Brain and Body’s Performance?
Living longer should not be the end goal — Having a healthy mind and body for as long as possible should be what we all strive for. As we age our bodies are less efficient at delivering and processing oxygen the way it did when we were younger. Insufficient oxygens …
Read More »AN ESSENTIAL FORCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Since 1985, when the breast cancer awareness campaign was first launched, the month of October has seen pink ribbons appearing on everything from yogurt cups to sports jerseys – but to what effect? Believe it or not, awareness is actually making a difference in breast cancer survival rates. Since the …
Read More »Clinical Trials and Research are Critical for Oncology Care A Local Oncology Group Paves The Way for Numerous New Therapies
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 …
Read More »COVID’s Effect on Those with Diabetes
Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author As with most infections and viruses, COVID-19 raises blood sugar levels and increases the inflammatory response within the body. Therefore, those with underlying health conditions like diabetes have a more challenging time fighting the virus and often end …
Read More »Chronic Pain: Spinal Cord Stimulation Might Be the Answer You’ve Been Searching For
Spine & Pain Institute of Florida Chronic pain affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, a number that outpaces heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. The condition can negatively impact personal relationships, productivity and a patient’s daily routine. Many people try to mask their symptoms with pain medications, but these …
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