Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
RAO’s Women’s Imaging Center (WIC) and TimberRidge Imaging Center want to remind women to maintain a “Rosie” outlook on a riveting subject: early breast cancer detection. Most people know of the importance of finding breast cancer early, when it is most easily and successfully treated. But many don’t know about …
Read More »All About You Women’s Boutique Helps Breast Cancer Patients Through it all — Step by Step
During October, we hear so much about breast cancer survivors, which is admirable, but it’s important to note that it’s not just about survivors, it’s about the entire journey. Breast cancer statistics remain high with both invasive and noninvasive diagnosis. 1.7 million women in the world are diagnosed with breast cancer …
Read More »Brain Health: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Keeping our brains healthy has become the forefront of the medical industry. With nearly 6 million people in the US with Dementia, that number is expected to grow exponentially. It’s now being touted as type III diabetes, as more and more research points to high blood sugars wreaking havoc on the …
Read More »Veterans’ Unique Medical Needs Deserve Special Care
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County The medical needs of veterans are unique and require special care as there are usually other ailments affecting their health. These health issues go beyond physical pain from their battle wounds and can include things such as fatigue, memory, cognitive problems, PTSD and depression. A …
Read More »Brain Health: Understanding the Signs and Severity of Concussions and Head Injuries
High-contact sports are a hot topic in the news due to the prevalence of concussions and brain injuries, but head trauma can happen at any age, especially the elderly with their risk of falls and degenerative bone density. The skull is meant to protect the brain, but it is sometimes …
Read More »The Latest technology in Laser Hair Removal
Since 1995 the aesthetics’ industry has been using lasers for the removal of unwanted body hair. The process of laser hair removal continues to improve. The latest technology was released a few months ago and it’s a game changer. Meet the Splendor X by Lumenis. As you might know, laser …
Read More »See New Possibilities for Brilliant Vision at Lake Eye
Even otherwise perfectly healthy eyes can be irregular in shape, meaning the eyeball, cornea or lens isn’t curved We have to humbly admit that Lake Eye is so frequently enhancing our services and availability in the community that it can be challenging to keep up with it all. So we thought …
Read More »Life Experiences that Influenced One Central Florida Health Physician to Become a Doctor Gives Her a Unique Perspective on Patient Care
Lora L. Thaxton, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) Specialist Dr. Lora Thaxton was the only student in her class of 125 to graduate from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1995 in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), a specialty where she treats patients who have …
Read More »What Does It Mean to Be an Elder Law Attorney?
By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel As we age, changes to our body, health, financial picture and family are ever-evolving. When we were young, we didn’t worry about infirmity, incapacity, or how we wanted our estates to be managed. But as time marches on, those issues move to the forefront of …
Read More »Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliances: A Solution for a Good Night’s Sleep
By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times per …
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