Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
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 …
Read More »Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): What you Need to Know
Nearly 24 Million Americans have COPD. Most of them are over the age of 40 and have a history of smoking, or being subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD is a disease that is encompassed by chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, causing shortness of breath, productive coughing …
Read More »Heart Health Helps Hearing Health
Kevin T. Barlow, Au.D. You’re probably familiar with hearing protection for activities like football games, hunting, or even mowing the lawn. But there’s another method of protecting your hearing that might surprise you — maintaining your heart health. How are they connected? Simply put, the better your blood flow, the …
Read More »Innovation in healthcare: Reliance Medical Centers adds Dr. Aryn Harrison Bush to their team to champion a brain health and cognitive research and diagnostics division
We talk to Dr. Harrison Bush to find out more about her role at Reliance Medical Centers and how her position will lead to better healthcare and wellness for older adults. Q: “What is your title and role at Reliance?” A: “I have two primary functions with Reliance as the …
Read More »Scared of Losing Your Hair? You Aren’t Alone
By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Hair loss is commonly listed among the most feared symptoms of aging. Men and women are often so attached to their locks that they will go to great lengths to keep it for as long as possible. While you may find yourself one of …
Read More »How Acupuncture and Functional Medicine Is Helping Patients
By: Chaas Gantt and Maria Gantt Unfortunately, we all know someone that has been diagnosed or has a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). More than 30 million Americans suffer from some type of dementia. It is estimated a total cost of $290 billion dollars will go towards healthcare for …
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