According to the CDC, Coronavirus is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, …

Time to think about healthy practices that promote a happier and longer life. This month get a hearing test, or if you already have hearing loss, seek proper treatment, such as wearing hearing aids. We can consider eating a more balanced diet, quit questionable habits like smoking, or devote more …

Sometimes we have the privilege of pre-planning an end-of-life celebration or funeral and other times, we must deal with unexpected situations. Whatever you are faced with when these circumstances arise, Dignity Memorial has many options to help you plan and prepare. Every life is unique. Through accomplishments, relationships, passions and …

By Hospice of Marion County All of us deserve to live as comfortably as possible; however, when an accident, sudden illness or chronic condition takes hold of our lives, comfort may seem impossible or out of reach. In the past decade, hope for relief from acute pain and distressing symptoms …

By Bo Martinsen, MD With the prevalence of sleep disturbances on the rise, melatonin is now one of the fastest growing supplements in the USA. But the benefits of melatonin extend far beyond sleep. Researchers today are examining the role of melatonin in cancer medicine, as well as brain and …

By Zhiyi Qiang, Ph.D. NRCC Based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, the top 10 leading causes of death in 2017 in the US were: 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Accidents 4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) 6. Alzheimer’s disease 7. Diabetes …

Every year, a significant number of patients see a physician complaining of hand numbness, tingling, and pain. Many of these patients are assumed to have nerve compression in the neck area and come to the doctor’s office with an MRI of the cervical spine. Some may even have had surgery …

The master-planned community of Ave Maria, Florida has been recognized as one of Florida’s fastest growing communities with a focus on an active lifestyle for its residents. Healthcare, however, also plays an important role in the quality of life for its 5,000 residents. Ave Maria is currently home to a walk-in …

A New Generation of Super Nutraceuticals For decades, the medical community has been focusing on a natural compound in our bodies called “hyaluronic acid”, or HA, and collagen, both of which are chief components of healthy connective tissue throughout the body. HA and collagen are especially important to knees, elbows, …

Reliance Medical Centers continues to re-invent healthcare delivery for older adults with the addition of the Wellbeing Adviser Program. Adding a Wellbeing Adviser (a Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to a Primary Care clinic is a vital move in improving patient care, but when you understand why, it makes perfect sense. …