Now that you are vaccinated and plan to spend more time with your loved ones as safely as possible, many of us will be getting tons of fresh air and exploring the great outdoors. Before you jump into the hottest months of the year, your sunscreen isn’t the only thing …

Living well can mean lots of things. It’s seizing opportunities to connect with others, explore interests, grow spiritually and nurture a healthy lifestyle. It’s being part of a community where you feel valued and welcome. At Sumter Senior Living, we provide all the ingredients you need to live up to …

Weight loss may save you from severe joint pain and brittle bones Dr. Brent Carter Obesity is a common focus in health-related industries, but did you know that excess weight can also affect your joints and weaken your bones? Obesity is frequently the foundation of osteoarthritis and brittle bones. Osteoarthritis …

Mortgage rates are still very low. If you are thinking about buying a new home, condo or townhouse now is the time to do so but the majority of researchers and professionals will tell you that they don’t foresee these low rates lasting long term. Who can say how long …

There are two secrets that are starting to gain more attention due to their ability to treat the root cause of erectile dysfunction. And when they are coupled together, the results are remarkable, and numerous men and their partners are clamoring to find out more. With these two alternative treatment …

A Local Oncology Group Paves The Way for Numerous New Therapies 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 …

By Joseph Borrelli, Jr., MD, MBA The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are approximately 55 million Americans with arthritis, and this is projected to increase to 78 million by the year 2040. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), osteoarthritis is also commonly referred to …

Aging can be challenging not only relating to our health but also our ability to perform daily tasks and to live the life we deserve. When we’re younger, we often take for granted the ability to easily button a shirt without arthritic fingers or the capacity to walk safely from the …

Vitiligo can be psychologically devastating to individuals dealing with the loss of skin pigmentation. It is more commonly recognized with a growing understanding due to public awareness education and through the efforts of the vitiligo spokesperson and supermodel, Winnie Harlow, who has the disorder. Vitiligo is a skin condition that …

Spider veins (also called telangiectasias) are small superficial blood vessels in the skin. They get their name because their appearance is similar to that of a spider web. They most commonly appear as blue or purple spider web-like patterns on the inner and outer thighs, calves, back of the knees …