Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – In the US, over 13% of the population is affected by leg swelling. It costs over 200 million dollars a year to treat and manage this debilitating condition. It can affect your lifestyle, cause pain, infections, skin color changes, blisters, …
Read More »Mid Florida Eye Center Looks Ahead to Advancements in Eye Care
For those of us with 20/20 vision, it’s easy to take noticing a friendly smile from across the room or reading a handwritten note for granted. But for those who have lost the ability to see clearly, it’s often the little moments in life that are missed most. “Losing vision …
Read More »The Great American Smokeout and Good News About Quitting
It’s that time of year again — mid-November — when the American Cancer Society celebrates The Great American Smokeout. Always on the third Thursday of November, this year the date is Nov. 20. It’s a day the media will make some mention of and smokers and their families may take …
Read More »WHY ALL BABY BOOMERS SHOULD BE TESTED FOR HEPATITIS C
By Rick L. Pesano, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director, Infectious Diseases, Quest Diagnostics – Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, caused by the hepatitis virus. Of the five different types of hepatitis virus (A, B, C, D and E), hepatitis C is the most common in the United States, affecting …
Read More »URGENT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT THE MOST
They are the “after hours” of health care – the weekends and evenings when your regular doctor’s office is closed and a trip to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Perhaps you suffered a minor cut or injury from a fall and you don’t want to wait all night or all …
Read More »Introducing Dr. Craig Chappell, DO to Central Florida
Whether you are a professional athlete, a sports minded student, a tri-athlete or an active adult, Dr. Chappell specializes in activity related injuries and nonsurgical orthopedics. Dr. Chappell is a board certified family practice, neuromuscularskeletal medicine and sports medicine physician. Dr. Chappell provides treatment for the following conditions: • Sports …
Read More »Caring For Others Starts with Caring For Yourself
Nothing says love like a caring hug – and there’s one quick squeeze that could actually save your life. It’s easy to focus attention on the people who matter most in your life and forget to include yourself, but your health impacts everyone who cares about you. One of the …
Read More »Is Hearing Loss Scaring You?
Have you noticed that your hearing may be limiting your activities and social interactions? Many people that take the next step in hearing healthcare see an improvement in all areas of their lives. The solutions to hearing problems have been improved over the years. For example, hearing aids are no …
Read More »Could You Benefit from a Little Lift?
Fillers and injectables are designed to enhance your facial features by lessening the appearance of wrinkles with a subtle, youthful lift—no surgery required. Here’s a look at different types and the results you can expect with each. When it comes to facial features, Father Time is not always kind. Each …
Read More »BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – DISPELLING MAMMOGRAM MYTHS
InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Educating Women about the Benefits of Mammograms According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women today. In 2014, an estimated 262,270 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be …
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