Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Hearing loss is a fact of life for more than 48 million Americans. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, this fact may increase the risk of cognitive problems and even dementia. “The general perception is that hearing loss is a relatively inconsequential part of aging,” says Frank Lin, …
Read More »Varicose and Spider Veins Are Not Always Superficial – They Can Pose Significant Health Risks
How Do Spider Veins and Varicose Veins Form? Everyone these days wants to look younger, and live healthier. There are many treatments available to help make this happen, but what can be done about spider veins or varicose veins? And how do they form in the first place? Nearly 80 …
Read More »Revitalize Your Youthful Appearance With Your Own Fat
Dr. Dana Coberly Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Coberly, and her Patient Weigh in on Facial Fat Injections As we age, a number of issues that age us takes place, and two of the most common complaints are what drive individuals to get facial cosmetic procedures. The first is the loss …
Read More »Lung Cancer Awareness Month: CT Screenings Save Lives
By Jennifer M. Jenkins, DO – Family Medicine The second leading cancer in both men and women is LUNG CANCER. According to the American Cancer Society’s Statistics, there will be 228,150 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed and 142,670 deaths from lung cancer this year alone. Despite these grim statistics, nearly …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: 5 Things You Should Know
At this point, most of us know someone that is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Numerous studies and statistics show Alzheimer’s and other related dementias are on the rise. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s latest figures, nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. …
Read More »What is the MIT Difference? "If only I had found this place sooner!” “I truly felt like someone finally listened to me!”
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 …
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