Submitted by Hospice of Marion County The loss of a loved one often brings both grief and depression. What’s the difference or are they one and the same emotion? The Hospice Foundation of America defines grief as a reaction to loss. It is comprised of all the reactions you are …

Varicose veins are a common venous disorder characterized by enlarged, twisted veins that usually occur in the legs. While varicose veins are primarily associated with cosmetic concerns and potential complications such as pain and swelling, their impact on sleep quality is often overlooked. This article aims to explore the relationship …

Innovation and research continuously provide new tools and therapies to address complex medical conditions in modern medicine. Ketamine, once primarily recognized as an anesthetic agent, has recently gained recognition for its versatile applications in treating various psychiatric and chronic pain disorders. Ketamine infusions, administered under medical supervision, have emerged as …

Sage Infusion’s Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder Matt Clements is passionate about saving money. As the CFO, Matt’s job is to protect the company’s bottom line. But as a Type 1 Diabetic, Matt has a passion for helping others living with chronic conditions use their healthcare dollars wisely. “Having a …

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Despite great communication with a community, conversations with families regarding realistic expectations, notifying other professionals involved with the move, etc., there is always a struggle when a new resident moves to an assisted living community. This is particularly compounded when …

Registration Opens Monday, Oct. 2 for 2024 Race Weekend Organizers for the St. Anthony’s Triathlon invite all athletes to “Find Your Finish Line” when registration for the event opens Monday, Oct. 2. Registration details for all athletes for the race weekend, April 26-28, 2024, can be found at SATriathlon.com. The …

Read More: Each person’s “healthiest self” is different depending on their body, mind, living situation and people influencing their lives, and building a personal wellness toolkit can improve your overall well-being. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has created …

Physical therapists and doctors are now using an innovative treatment method, Winback, to treat frozen shoulders. If you have, or previously had, a frozen shoulder, you’ve likely already tried numerous treatments to resolve your shoulder pain with minimal results. Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that causes limited range of …

By Dr. Eric Pearson, Chief Medical Officer, Vetirus Pharmaceuticals Your liver health may not be top of mind, but the minute it malfunctioned there wouldn’t be much else on your mind. Cirrhosis, in which liver cells are replaced with scar tissue, can prevent your liver from doing its critical jobs. …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Dry eye complaints are on the rise worldwide – but there’s a poor correlation between dry eye sufferers’ subjective experience and what medical tests detect. What can explain the disconnect? Many factors – including age, gender, air pollution, computer use, and contact lenses – play a …