Identifying any type of cancer at an early stage, before it has spread extensively (metastasis), provides a much better outcome for patients. That is certainly the case when it comes to breast cancer. The earlier cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat – and patients likely will have …

Submitted By Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida Rehabilitating from an injury can be a long process, but one of the best tools in our arsenal is YOU. As orthopaedic surgeons, we see all ranges of injury from minor twists to traumatic and life-threatening bone breaks or joint death. As a …

Living longer should not be the end goal — Having a healthy mind and body for as long as possible should be what we all strive for. As we age our bodies are less efficient at delivering and processing oxygen the way it did when we were younger. Insufficient oxygens …

Since 1985, when the breast cancer awareness campaign was first launched, the month of October has seen pink ribbons appearing on everything from yogurt cups to sports jerseys – but to what effect? Believe it or not, awareness is actually making a difference in breast cancer survival rates. Since the …

When it comes to patient care, new drugs, new testing mechanisms, and targeted therapies for cancer patients, Ocala Oncology is leading the way in clinical trials. Clinical research and trials are critical for implementing new oncology therapies, and for those patients that want to participate, Ocala Oncology makes their wish …

Denise A. Pancyrz – Diabetes Reversal & Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Speaker, Author As with most infections and viruses, COVID-19 raises blood sugar levels and increases the inflammatory response within the body. Therefore, those with underlying health conditions like diabetes have a more challenging time fighting the virus and often end …

Spine & Pain Institute of Florida Chronic pain affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, a number that outpaces heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. The condition can negatively impact personal relationships, productivity and a patient’s daily routine. Many people try to mask their symptoms with pain medications, but these …

Metastatic breast cancer is not a specific type of cancer; it is breast cancer that has metastasized into other areas of the body such as the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, or brain. When breast cancer cells divide, invade, and proliferate into an area like the lungs, it is not …

Wrinkles, puffiness, and sagging skin—Why is it that the eyes seem to age so much faster than the rest of our face? Droopy, sagging upper eyelids and bags under the eyes can be natural parts of the aging process, but they can also negatively affect your self-confidence. If the appearance …

Before we are fully formed human beings, in our fetal development stages, stem cells are continuously being produced. Fetal and embryonic stem cells are called, pluripotent. Pluripotent stem cells have the ability to develop and function into other types of stem cells, which helps our bodies grow within the womb. …