Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
The Invisible Handicap HERE ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS: 1. You hear but have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation, especially in a crowd. 2. You often ask people to repeat themselves. 3. You find telephone conversation increasingly difficult. 4. Family complains you play the radio …
Read More »CROSSFIT VS WEIGHT TRAINING
By Michelle VanOstran – You have finally decided to get in shape, lose weight, and improve overall fitness level, but now the debate between the popular CrossFit and regular old weight training is giving you a headache. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of each and help …
Read More »Skin Cancer Q&A
By Steven T. Powell, MD – Q: How common is skin cancer? A: One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer. Most of these are basal-cell and squamous-cell carcinomas. Melanoma, while not the most common, is the most serious form of skin cancer and continues to show …
Read More »New Revolutionary Medical Device to Improve Leg Circulation
By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Leg circulation problems affect more than 20 million Americans and over 20% of those are over the age of 65. Circulation problems in the legs can arise from smoking, poor diet and exercise, obesity, high cholesterol, and genetics. There are …
Read More »Know Your Risk and Prevent Heart Disease
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 …
Read More »Are You Avoiding Intimacy Due to Painful Intercourse?
By Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG – Painful sex (dyspareunia) is a medical condition that countless women face. It may lead them to quietly suffer or avoid sexual activity or intimacy with their partners. Fortunately, there are relatively simple solutions to obtain relief of sexual pain. The goal of diagnosis and …
Read More »Look Your Best for Valentine’s Day!
What do people really want on Valentine’s Day? Love, Connection, Smiling, Happiness? Are you looking to rekindle your relationship, or start a new one altogether? Looking and feeling your best can give you the confidence you need! The best place to start this Valentine’s Day is with YOU! The experts …
Read More »Rejuvenate. Restore. Renew.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Improve Vision and Quality of Life – Under the guidance of Dr. Stacia Goldey, Mid Florida Eye Center has earned national recognition for its expertise in rejuvenating facial features, diminishing signs of aging, and reconstructing facial defects. Although these types of procedures may be categorized …
Read More »NEW RADIATION THERAPY APPLICATOR HELPS SKIN CANCER PATIENTS AVOID SURGERY
InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Educates Patients and Dermatologists about Valencia Applicator as a Non-Surgical Treatment of Skin Cancer – When we think about skin cancer treatment, most of us still assume that surgery is the only viable option. However, this can’t be further from the truth. While surgery still …
Read More »THE FREEDOM OF INDEPENDENT Living
As seniors consider retirement living, a rapidly growing segment appreciates the FREEDOM of Independent Living. The quality of life comes from the simplicity of a community environment with independence and privacy. As one recent client stated “Richard and I can no longer provide all the maintenance this house requires and …
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