Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Life can be challenging for family caregivers. Sometimes it’s a balancing act to manage your own routine, much less that of a loved one too. This is especially true when a loved one receives a diagnosis that requires more caregiving hours in the day …

By Denise A. Pancyrz Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author People with type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely to die of heart disease than people without diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes have a tendency to be diagnosed with heart disease at a younger …

Demand for vision and eye health services here in The Villages continues to grow, and we at Lake Eye always strive to offer the beloved people of our community quick appointment times. To that end, we have added yet another talented doctor to our staff so that we may serve …

Afailing immune system can also be called Immunosenescence, which refers to the gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement. Immunesenescence, or aging of the immune cells, is the core cause of many chronic conditions, including heart disease. Why? Aging cells can accumulate, and when they …

So maybe you’ve gotten yourself into a spending habit that is out of control, or perhaps you’ve had an unexpected expenditure popup that you’ve been trying to free yourself of with not much luck. Seeking professional wealth management and budgeting advice is essential, but destressing is equally as important because …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and heart disease are interconnected systemically to chronic inflammation in the body. Most individuals are unaware of the fact that they have chronic inflammation, because it’s not typically something they can see and what they feel, they often ignore as general aging complaints like stiffness, …

Did you know that 92% of people fail or give up on their New year’s Resolutions? Only 8% of individuals stick with their routine; HOWEVER, even for those of us that are trying are hardest, sometimes, results are stagnant! Why are you still struggling with those extra pounds, or that …

Dr. Dariano, D.O. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.  Heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis or plaque clogged arteries that restrict the blood flow in the heart. Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Warning signs for a heart attack: • …

Dr. Gil Y. Cortes, MD Melanoma is a cancer type that begins in the skin cells that create the pigment melanin. Melanoma usually manifests as a dark mole on the skin. However, it also rarely forms in other tissues, such as the eye or even intestines. The most noticeable sign …

More and more educated patients and healthcare providers are starting to incorporate GWAS (genome-wide association studies) to understand genetic complexes of diseases. There are several genetic mutations in SNPs, which are single nucleotide polymorphisms, and these give researchers and practitioners intricate detail on mutations such as cancer, diabetes, brain disorders …