November marks American Diabetes Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about a condition that has reached epidemic pro-portions in the United States. With rates of diabetes skyrocketing over the past few decades, it’s more important than ever to understand the causes, consequences, and potential treatments for this chronic disease. …

By Janice Martin, owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Inc. Making the decision to move to assisted living is difficult. There is no denying it’s life changing. One of the questions I frequently hear is, “when will I know it’s time?” Although you may know in your heart that …

By Brent Compton, MD Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. While traditional pain management strategies, such as medication and physical therapy, can provide relief, interventional pain management offers a more targeted and minimally invasive approach to addressing the …

Here’s a question for you: What is one thing in your life that you are not doing, that if you started doing on a regular basis would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Here’s a follow-up question: why are you not doing it? Answer: most of us are …

As we age, finding ways to improve our health and wellness – physically, mentally, and emotionally – can become an increasingly more important and sometimes more difficult task. Recognizing the challenges that aging brings to the human body is an important first step towards a better you. By addressing those …

By David Culbreth, Senior Transitions Specialist, Realtor, SRES Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that slowly erodes memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform even the simplest of daily tasks. As the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s impacts millions of individuals worldwide, robbing them of their independence …

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with loved ones, express gratitude and enjoy a festive meal. This year, November 28 is also designated as National Family Health History Day. The U.S. surgeon general encourages families to take advantage of this time together to talk about health issues that may …

The management of diabetic wounds remains one of the most challenging aspects of modern healthcare, with complications potentially leading to severe outcomes including amputation. However, innovative treatments like amniotic membrane therapy from RxWound are revolutionizing the approach to diabetic wound care, offering new hope for patients struggling with chronic wounds. …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Each November hospices around the U.S. recognize and celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It’s a way to highlight the benefits of hospice care and help bring awareness to the special compassionate and comforting care that hospice organizations provide every day. Perspectives on …

By Dr. Nam Dinh, MD, FAAOS Smoking has long been recognized as a major public health hazard, with a laundry list of adverse health effects. Among the most devastating consequences are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and lung cancer, both closely linked to smoking. Additionally, the negative effects of nicotine …