It’s that time again—school bells, supply lists, permission slips, and the rush to get your kids (and yourself) squared away for the year ahead. But if you’re like most parents, you’ve probably waited until the last minute to schedule that required school physical, update vaccines, or submit that health clearance …

Catching cancer early can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Some tests can spot abnormalities even before signs or symptoms appear. Unfortunately, many people avoid colonoscopies (to detect colon cancer) or Pap smears (to test for cervical cancer) because they find them invasive, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. At-home …

Catching cancer early can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Some tests can spot abnormalities even before signs or symptoms appear. Unfortunately, many people avoid colonoscopies (to detect colon cancer) or Pap smears (to test for cervical cancer) because they find them invasive, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. At-home …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. As a woman in the prime of your life, prioritizing health is crucial to maintaining overall well-being and preventing potential health complications. Annual wellness exams tailored to your age group, specifically between the ages of 40 and 60, serve as a cornerstone in safeguarding your health. …

In the world of modern medicine, patients suffering from chronic pain and degenerative conditions often face a difficult choice: undergo invasive surgery with lengthy recovery times or rely on corticosteroids that provide only temporary relief. However, an innovative and highly effective alternative is revolutionizing the way we heal—regenerative medicine. Utilizing …

by ArchWell Health Let’s face it, we can all be forgetful at times. Whether it’s misplacing keys or blanking on a name, these are the typical hiccups of everyday life. But as we age, memory lapses can sometimes feel more alarming. The good news? For most people, these changes are …

Innovative Therapies Group A child’s expressive vocabulary grows rapidly from the time of his first word at approximately 12 months, through first grade. Did you know that the average 2 year old uses over 200 words growing to 1000 words by age 3 years to over 1600 words by age …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

Two years ago this very month I found myself in what was seemingly a perpetual series of events that turned our world upside down. It was one of the most difficult times of my life. In a very short span of a couple of weeks I found myself having been …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County As of 2021 data collected by the CDC, Florida had 3,816 deaths from falls by older adults, which was a death rate of 87.3 per 100,000 from falls among adults age 65 and older. According to the CDC website, the adjusted death rate across …