Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
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 …
Read More »IV Ketamine Therapy for Depression
The medically supervised and administered drug Ketamine has proven to be very effective on patients with depression. Whether that depression is related to PTSD, OCD, Post-Partum, bi-polar or other major depressive disorders, the administration of Ketamine IV therapy is providing favorable results for people suffering from these progressive afflictions. What is …
Read More »What is the MIT Difference?
“If only I had found this place sooner!” “I truly felt like someone finally listened to me!” Dr. Mark Jacobson These are phrases commonly expressed as patients exit the doors of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics. There is rarely a day without a happy, smiling face, and hardly a week without a …
Read More »Unpacking the Benefits of Omega-3s for Anxiety
By Bo Martinsen, MD How much omega-3 should you take daily? For those interested in the benefits of omega-3s for anxiety, one new study suggests a higher dose than you might expect. The study, published in JAMA Network Open in September, found that omega-3s helped reduce the symptoms of anxiety; however, …
Read More »RAO’s Dynamic Duo of Women’s Imaging
What’s missing at most women’s imaging centers? Women doctors, who provide a personal and compassionate approach to women’s diagnostic care. That’s why RAO is proud to introduce Dr. Amanda Aulls, a subspecialist in diagnostic radiology and breast imaging and the Medical Director of Women’s Imaging at RAO, and Dr. Janet …
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