Today’s senior care options are expanding but not as fast as the population is growing.  The oldest baby boomer turned 65 years old in 2011.  So what?  That means, after that occurrence, 10,000 boomers turn 65 every single day!  In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior.  In 2020, …

The list of the biggest health threats for men is surprisingly short: heart disease, cancer, accidents, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and suicide. One thing each of these threats have in common in that prevention pays off. It is no surprise that heart disease tops this list …

THERE IS A NEW SOLUTION IN TOWN. Introducing a comprehensive wellness practice that specializes in your total health.   Ocala Chiropractic and Wellness is different from any practice you have been before.  When you walk in you are warmly welcomed personally by Dr.Grove or his wife, Lauren. Ocala Chiropractic and …

Dr. Amanda Aulls Radiology Associates of Ocala, a diagnostic and interventional treatment facility with five specialized offices in Ocala, is proud to welcome Board Certified radiologist, Dr. Amanda Aulls, to its staff. Born and raised in Eustis, Florida, Dr. Aulls graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a …

By Craig Chappell, DO, Functional Health and Sports Medicine of Ocala Having a hard time describing the location or source of your hip pain? Dealing with low back pain, suffering with pain in your groin area – or maybe your feeling soreness in the outside or upper thigh region? The …

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month—a great signal for you to get your child’s eyes checked before school starts. It’s almost back-to-school time and you’re prepared with your child’s enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations–but what about their eyes? Join us as we observe Children’s Eye Health and …

Was your mom correct in saying, “Sit up straight!”? Did any of us actually listen? It seems the majority of people are quite oblivious to harmful posture. The next time you are in public, make a point to observe how people stand, walk, and sit. It will soon be clear …

By George T. Leamon, CLTC – Lutgert Insurance The baby boomer generation is becoming more aware that insurance plays a very important role in their lives. This could be one of the reasons why we are seeing an increase in the number of insurance agencies that are playing for our …

Controlling your weight with regular exercise is imperative for a healthy heart, but it is also important to eat right. By adopting heart healthy diet and physical activity routine, you can prevent or manage heart disease. Importance of heart-healthy food choices The food you eat can affect the way blood …

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment.  Research suggests that anywhere between 70% and 100% of cancer patients getting treatment have fatigue. And about 30% of cancer survivors have said that their fatigue lasts for months or …