Hearing health should be a workplace wellness priority and employers are encouraged to include hearing tests and hearing health as part of their workplace wellness programs. Hearing health affects many aspects of an individual’s wellbeing and is linked to several health conditions. The earlier hearing loss gets treated the better. …

Whether you’re 50 or 90, or anywhere in between, you’ll love the Health & Senior Expo. Come out and meet the experts who can make your life healthier, wealthier and happier! Get connected with Leesburg and Lady Lake’s largest Health & Senior Expos. This fun, informational event brings seniors together …

Eye infections, commonly referred to as “red eye” or “pink eye,” can be elusive. You may not know what is causing the infection or how best to treat it. There are a myriad of reasons one can get a red, irritated eye. Some of these reasons can lead to permanent …

Anxious feelings are normal and expected during times of transition or change. This is especially true for children and teens going back to school, or for first-timers starting kindergarten. This transition can be stressful and disruptive for the entire family!  Prior to the first day of school, your anxious child …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church One morning I was praying in my study at home and asked God for His help on something that is very important to Him and me. In my prayer, I was asking Him for specific things. Shortly after my prayer, …

Can you remember back when you were a kid when mom said you had a doctor’s appointment, your hair stood up on the back of your neck and all that flashed across your mind was  Oh No A SHOT. Well August is known as National Awareness Month. Immunizations help prevent …

By Superior Residences Thinking about a loved one moving into assisted living can be difficult, but the truth is many of us will face that decision for our family or ourselves. Planning ahead and preparing mentally and financially for the move will ease the stress of making the best decision …

“Stress incontinence” is a reality for millions of women in America today. The “stress” is not emotional or mental pressures. Rather, it’s physical pressure put on the bladder that can cause urine leakage. Something as simple as a sneeze or a cough might trigger a leak. Standing up suddenly, lifting …

Falls are one of the most serious health risks for older adults. They are not only the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this population, but they are also a significant cause of disability. In fact, falls cause ten percent of all emergency department visits and more than half of …

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% to 50% of cancer survivors have said that their fatigue lasts for …