Communication is essential if you are in a medical situation where you must make important decisions about your life. An advanced directive is a legal document that allows an individual to designate medical decisions and actions to be implemented should they become unable to make sound decisions. Living Will An advanced …

By Dr. DeLuca Painful aching joints and a general feeling of being unwell are often the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Affecting nearly 1.5 million Americans between the ages of 30 and 70, three times as many women than men are diagnosed with the disorder. Rheumatoid arthritis is an …

Pool season has officially begun! Swimming is great fun … but pools can be dangerous, especially if common-sense precautions aren’t followed. According to the National Safety Council, more than 3,700 people drowned in the U.S. in 2016, Not surprisingly, drowning deaths increase during the summer months. Although drowning can happen to …

There have been numerous studies on the effects of men’s health in regards to a healthy diet and living an active lifestyle.  In the findings, the social aspect of building strong bonds and having a sense of belonging were also critical factors in heart health, behavioral and emotional wellbeing and cognitive …

By Patrick Mitchell With summer finally here, it’s hard not to get caught up in what’s to come. Vacation. College. Summer jobs. Home improvement projects. Getting the boat out (inviting our family out on your boat). Did I mention vacation? Our agendas become chaotic before we realize it, even when we …

When it comes to oral hygiene and dental health, men and women aren’t quite the same. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, nearly 57% of men will develop some form of periodontal disease compared to only 38.4 % of women.   In more severe disease states, men have a much …

Over 35 years ago, stem cells were studied for their positive regenerative effects at the University of Cambridge.  Since that time, stem cell regenerative medicine has come a long way with numerous research trials and studies that show the efficacious benefits to various age groups, and for many different medical issues. …

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which can cause foggy or blurred vision. While cataracts can occur at any age, they most commonly affect people ages 55 and older. Because The Villages is home to scores of retirees, there are ads, commercials and billboards everywhere about …

There are Several Different Types of Strokes: • Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a damaged blood vessel begins to bleed then ruptures • Ischemic strokes are formed by blood clots that obstruct a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, …

Personalized Dietary Guidance There are so many different opinions and experts telling us what diet is optimal, but how do we really know if keto or paleo is right for us? What is a vegan lifestyle suits’ our genetic makeup better? It’s time you found out which foods work the …