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April is Stress Awareness Month, and let’s be real—if you’re breathing, you’re probably stressed. Whether it’s work, family, doom-scrolling at 2 AM, or just trying to figure out what’s for dinner, stress is the unwanted guest that never leaves. But instead of letting it wreck your sleep, your energy, and …

Joint pain affects millions of Americans, limiting mobility and decreasing quality of life. Fortunately, medical advancements have created numerous treatment options beyond traditional pain medications. These specialized interventions target the source of discomfort while minimizing systemic side effects. Injection-based therapies represent the frontline approach for many patients. Shoulder, hip, and …

Parkinson’s disease presents unique challenges that extend beyond the characteristic tremors. Patients often experience reduced movement amplitude, slowed movements, and diminished vocal volume—symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life. While dedicated therapeutic approaches exist for each symptom, innovative healthcare teams are finding ways to provide comprehensive care even with …

CBD Solutions from The Pharm Stand for Stress Awareness Month April marks Stress Awareness Month, a time when health professionals unite to increase public awareness about the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. With anxiety affecting millions of Americans, finding effective, natural solutions has never been more important. …

By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. As we journey through life, retirement often stands as a beacon of hope—a time to relax, pursue passions, and cherish moments with loved ones. However, the dream of a stress-free retirement can easily transform into a nightmare if financial planning is …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC In our social culture, drinking with family and friends is common for celebrating special occasions and in some instances coping with life. Drinking alcohol has become extremely accepted in our society, and with that acceptance and desensitization of the harmful effects, comes a lot more alcohol …

By Allison Weber, APRN-C You may know what stress feels like, but do you know what it looks like? It’s not new news that stress can take a toll on our physical and psychological health. But did you know that stress can also be seen visibly, as the effects wreak …

By Dr. Nam Dinh, MD, FAAOS March is Pain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate the public about the various forms of pain and their impact on daily life. One common type of pain is joint pain, which can be particularly prevalent among individuals who participate in …

Practicing proper eye care is critical to maintaining your eye health. However, there are many misleading myths about vision loss that can lead to uninformed and unhealthy practices. Here are seven debunked eye care myths to help you determine fact from fiction while maintaining your eyesight. MOST POPULAR EYE CARE …

In an era where medical innovation continuously pushes boundaries, robotic technology has emerged as a game-changer for individuals suffering from joint pain. Across Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties, advanced robotic systems like the Mako robot are revolutionizing orthopedic care, offering patients faster recoveries and improved outcomes for conditions that once …