Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Dr. Mark Jacobson These are phrases commonly expressed as patients exit the doors of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics. There is rarely a day without a happy, smiling face, and hardly a week without a thank you card or gift of treats for the staff. Today, I am inspired to write this …
Read More »How I learned how to control and even reverse Osteoporosis
In 2010, I was diagnosed with osteopenia which I learned is the early stages of osteoporosis. While I knew a little about osteoporosis and its debilitating complications, I did my research looking for ways to control this difficult disease. I am an active person and I want to stay that …
Read More »Lung Cancer Update
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women …
Read More »Top Reasons Why You Should Implement a ‘Preemptive’ Power of Attorney
When you or a loved one is aging, it’s essential to implement a power of attorney (POA) while someone is capable and competent of signing paperwork and evaluating needs. Too often families wait until their parent or spouse is unable to make sound judgments, and then it can be a costly …
Read More »Battling Depression? Think Outside The Pill Box!
By Khaled Bowarshi, M.D. One of the most common ailments that doctors treat annually is depression. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly 15 million people in the United States are affected by depression. While most know of Major Depressive …
Read More »Why Audiologist & Hearing Aid Specialists are NOT the Same
Dr. Kelly Hansen, Au.D. 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 …
Read More »Why Changes in a Person’s Voice Shouldn’t be Ignored
By Michael Branch, MD Minor hoarseness from a cold or allergies is normal but if the voice changes last for more than three weeks it’s time to make a doctor’s appointment. Being proactive about health conditions is always a good idea. The earlier a disorder is caught, the easier it is …
Read More »PRP Treatment From a Patient’s Perspective
DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Stacy H. and her husband are renovating a home in their spare time. A few months ago, Stacy was helping the contractor lay grout for several hours and started to get severe pain in her right hand. Later she discovered that she had an unyielding case of …
Read More »Painful Intercourse Affects Numerous Women: Your Gynecologist Has Answers
Do you have pain with intercourse? Do you find that lubricants are no longer helping and that your sex life is not as enjoyable as it once was? Dyspareunia (painful sex) is a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA). Whether the menopause was brought on naturally by aging, or surgically, …
Read More »What's Your Diet?
By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity in our country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning …
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