Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. Typically, damage to the optic nerve is associated with excess pressure within the eye, though it can occur in people with normal eye pressure. Though glaucoma can affect children and young adults, it is most common in people …

The newest prescription Type 2 Diabetes management on the market has weight loss experts abuzz with excitement. Mounjaro and Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mounjaro is the first and …

By Janice Martin, Senior Living Specialist For years, I have been preaching to families to understand that the likelihood of their loved one giving them permission to movento an assisted living will not happen. Often, a parent has asked their children to never put them “in one of those places” …

By Dr. Tina Chandra If you could lose fat and gain muscle without working out and see results in around 2 months, would you do it? Is it possible? Is there techology that can sculpt the body and make us look better? It’s not a dream. The day has finally …

By Sharon A. Bassett Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to give your home a deep clean and prepare it for sale. Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or just want to freshen things up, spring cleaning and staging can help you attract potential …

To keep up with the health care needs of this growing community, two BayCare hospitals have worked to expand cardiac services. Recently, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, in Riverview, opened its fourth cardiac catheterization laboratory. And in Winter Haven, Winter Haven Hospital’s Bostick Heart Center held a ribbon cutting to christen its …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever fallen for an April Fool’s joke? Last year on April 1, 7-Eleven introduced its Tiny Gulp (7-ounce) drink for just 7 cents. It was touted as being better for your health, and the cup could be used as a water dish …

Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of …

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS – The Vein Center of North Florida Venous insufficiency is a condition that affects the veins in the legs, causing them to become weak or damaged and unable to properly circulate blood back to the heart. This condition can lead to a range of symptoms …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your healthcare wishes known is a win for everyone involved in your care. That’s why during National Healthcare Decisions Month, healthcare organizations across the country highlight the importance of having advance directives. April 16 is celebrated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. This is …