We hear so much about love this time of year, but how in tune are you with the importance of loving yourself enough to live your healthiest life? Many people struggle with this philosophy and don’t feel like they have the time, willpower, or fortitude to embark on or follow …

Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the bloodstream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body overproduces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is the “good” …

Newly diagnosed hearing-impaired seniors who are treated with hearing aids experience reduced odds of dementia, depression, anxiety, and fall-related injuries over their nontreated peers, per a recently published University of Michigan study. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and discussed in a recent U-M news …

By Alan J. Bauman, M.D., ABHRS After 2020, we are all ready for a fresh start. Last year was challenging for all of us. Too many Zoom calls, too many canceled plans, and too few visits with family and friends. But as we optimistically look ahead to what is in …

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to draw attention to lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in America, accounting for 24% of cancer deaths. What is particularly troubling about this statistic is that caught early, lung cancer may be highly treatable. The best way …

Submitted By Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida While surgery is often not the initial goal when seeking treatment for joint pain, it is sometimes the best resolution. Additionally, things like traumatic fractures, tears, and other injuries result in your physician ordering surgery to best address your pain, discomfort, or decreased …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County It’s an understatement to say that 2020 is a year that everyone would like to forget ever happened. The global pandemic is something we would like to put behind us and get back to some sort of “normal” life. However, we still grieve the …

Glaucoma is a set of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve, which is a group of about a million individual nerve fibers that collectively create a communication gateway between the eye and the brain. The optic nerve carries information collected by the retina to your brain for interpretation, creating what …

2021 is here, and it’s time for a fresh start! We’re all accustomed to making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, give up bad habits and make other lifestyle changes. But, there’s one health-related resolution that never makes the list: a pledge to take better care …

Countless people are making New Year’s resolutions for change, whether that’s living a healthier lifestyle or learning a new skill, but if you are a senior, It’s time you found out more about your opportunities for change within your living conditions. Most seniors are tired of yard work and home …