Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
As you may know, the incidence of dementia is a growing concern among our senior population. More and more, we hear terms like cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s when describing the elderly. What do all of these words mean? And is there anything that can be done to treat those that …
Read More »Child Obesity
“He’s so chubby and cute.” “What I feed my child at this age, doesn’t really matter.” “Do as I say, not as I do.” These are some of the common themes I hear when working with obese parents with overweight kids. According to the CDC, over the past 30 years …
Read More »Hot Weather Running Tip
The Road Runners Club of America wants to remind the running community about the importance of following our hot weather running tips. Running in the heat of summer can be dangerous if proper precautions and preparations are not followed. . Avoid dehydration! You can lose between 6 and 12 oz. …
Read More »BLADDER CANCER AND WOMEN – WHY DIAGNOSIS COMES AT LATER STAGES FOR SOME
InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Encourages Women to Remain Vigilant and Seek Specialist if Experiencing Symptoms A new study recently discussed at the American Urological Association annual meeting highlights a potentially frightening finding about bladder cancer that experts at InterCommunity Cancer Centers (ICCC) and Institute (ICCI) of Leesburg, Clermont and …
Read More »Vacation & Fresh Look
Summer vacations mean various destinations to different kinds of travelers, whether you’re looking to stick an umbrella in the sand, sip drinks by the pool, or hike some hills. Vacations are a great time to meet up with family and friends and for escaping our daily routines. One thing we …
Read More »What Does Freedom Mean to You? Being Thankful for the Many Forms of Freedom in our Lives.
Written by, Carolyn Waygood, Certified Natural Health Professional & Plexus Ambassador July is a month in America when we pause and give thanks for the many freedoms our nation provides us, such the freedom of speech, freedom to practice a religion of choice, and the freedom of assembly. While these …
Read More »X-Rays, Are They Too Dangerous?
It is easy for us to worry about our health. Our social media and news outlets are constantly bombarding us with dangerous scenarios where we could be under attack from invisible sources. If we believed all of these scare tactics we would never use a microwave, talk on our cell …
Read More »The Hidden Message
By Alex Anderson Bizarre Stories There are enough bizarre things about the Bible to give lots of reason to visit its pages regularly. Some of my crazy favorites are as follows: Peter, one of Jesus most noteworthy disciples, gets out of a perfectly good boat and walks to Jesus on …
Read More »UV Safety Month
Everyone needs some vitamin D from the sun, it gives us light and heat to survive but not everyone knows that skin cancer caused by the sun is the most common type of cancer in the United States, especially melanoma (the deadliest form) Ultraviolet rays from the sun are the …
Read More »MID FLORIDA EYE CENTER WELCOMES NEW RETINA SPECIALIST
Mid Florida Eye Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Shawn C. Wilker, a nationally renowned board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and retina specialist. Dr. Wilker joins Dr. Ray D. Maizel, Lake County’s first retina specialist and a leader in the science and technology of retinal care. Together, the two …
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