September is Healthy Aging Month, drawing focus on smart ways to remain healthy, strong and full of vitality into your 60s and beyond. This national promotion includes tips on eating well, staying active, managing stress, quitting smoking and, of course, taking care of your precious peepers. One in six Americans …

By Dr. J. Mandume Kerina Dr. Kerina and his colleagues have spent their professional life studying how to combat the effects of arthritis. They have helped develop advanced surgical techniques to reliably help to revitalize your life. This has culminated in our current opioid free joint replacement program. The overuse …

If your doctor has said you need a neuroimaging exam, you certainly have questions about what it is and what to expect. Herein we will cover the general principles of neuroradiology. Neuroradiology is a subspecialty within the practice of radiology that addresses conditions affecting the brain, skull, spine, spinal cord, …

Blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Approximately every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a type of blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma). What Are Blood Cancers and What Causes Them? According to the American Society of Hematology (ASH) …

Did you know you can have high cholesterol—which can put you at risk for heart attack and stroke—but not know it? Here is some more information about cholesterol and how to manage it. Cholesterol is Important to Your Body. Your body needs cholesterol to build cells and make vitamins and …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the Family Caregiver Alliance and National Center on Caregiving, an estimated 43.5 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult or child; about 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older, and about 15.7 million …

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 …

Submitted By Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida The team at ROC prides itself on our ability to offer the most advanced techniques in joint replacement technologies to our Ocala and Central Florida Community. The next generation of Knee Surgery has arrived at Reconstructive Orthopaedics of Central Florida and Dr. Karl …

#1—HOW IT WORKS There are two different forms of medical treatment through cannabis. The first is the natural marijuana plant that contains both CBD and THC, and the second is the altered version of the plant that has been through a hybrid process to lighten the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) level. CBD …

By Amanda Fincher The housing market is at a major high. With home valuations rising exponentially here locally and across the country, if you are considering a move, whether you are moving into a new home, downsizing into a condo or townhome, or perhaps you’re contemplating retiring to a senior …