Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Douglas C. Hall, M.D., GYN, and Functional Medicine Specialist As we age, both men and women will start to experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. For men, this is called andropause, and for women, it’s connected to perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause. The symptoms for males and females are very similar. …
Read More »BayView Radiology: A Radiology Center with Your Health and Comfort in Mind
Need an MRI, a CT scan or any other radiology exam? If you do, you may be wondering, ‘Where should you have this done?’ You have many choices, but getting an image at just any center can be a mistake. And when it comes to your health, inaccuracy, slip-ups, and …
Read More »The Healthful Benefits of Eating Eggs
You’ll Boost Your Immune System To help prevent infections, viruses, and diseases, add an egg or two to your diet daily. Selenium, a nutrient that helps support your immune system and regulate thyroid hormones. They’re also high in vitamin B2 (riboflavin), which increases energy levels. You’ll Improve Your Cholesterol Profile …
Read More »Why Are So Many Adults Needing Rotator Cuff Repairs? What to Expect if your Shoulder requires treatment
Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in rotator cuff injuries. As we age, our bodies are subjected to more repercussions from normal wear and tear. This is particularly the case with individual’s age 60 and older, but the same wear and tear is accurate for younger …
Read More »What Parents & Students Are Saying About KnowledgePoints
Thank you KnowledgePoints, This program is great! My daughter went from a 38 to an 82 in math in one marking period! – Ross T. Amazing, KnowledgePoints is a fantastic organization that values the education of its students greatly. My high school GPA was not great, and I was afraid …
Read More »Does Your Life Insurance Policy Measure Up?
What You Should Know Did you know that your life insurance plan might not be portable? What does that actually mean? Well, if your employer provides a group life insurance plan, those typically are written to move with you through your transitions. For example, if you make a career move, …
Read More »Are You Noticing A Difference In Mom’s (Or Dad’s) Memory During Your Holiday Visit?
Are some things striking you as unusual about Mom or Dad during the holidays this year? Are there some differences in their actions that you haven’t noticed before? Everyone will experience some typical changes as we age. However, memory loss is one of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s, and …
Read More »Serious Concerns About Glaucoma & Vision Loss
Do you know that 3 million Americans are suffering from a dangerous eye disorder that can rob them of their sight and nearly 1.5 million of them DO NOT EVEN KNOW THEY HAVE IT? Glaucoma is referred as a “sneaky sight stealer” because, unfortunately, there are minimal symptoms associated with the …
Read More »Gluten’s Adverse Affects
Gluten sensitivity doesn’t always include abdominal distress. It often causes adverse effects like fatigue, anemia, flu-like symptoms, Brain fog, skin issues, and aching joints. Many people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity do not know if they have the disorder. Gluten can cause intestinal disruption, which is known as leaky …
Read More »Family Heart Health
Approximately 370,000 people in the United States die from coronary heart disease (CHD) each year.1 And over 700,000 have a myocardial infarction (MI).1 Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) causes greatly increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and increased risk of MI.2 The buildup of plaque in coronary arteries is influenced by cholesterol and …
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