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Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Billy Graham and Estelle Getty are among a number of famous Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the nervous system disorder that disrupts body movement. Nearly 1 million Americans are living with the progressive condition, and each year, more than 50,000 people in …

Coach Jimmy K Tired of weekly doctor’s visits and dealing with pain until your next appointment? Are you looking for a proven, natural, non-invasive and and drug-free alternative to aid with your health conditions? Look no further, a new holistic medical device is available to you at the Denas Pain …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church My dad told me a hilariously funny story that happened when he was about 20 years old. He was riding in the backseat of my grandfather’s car with my grandfather, Jeff, driving. Grandpa Jeff’s brother Uncle Walter was in the front …

This year an estimated 16,000 deaths will occur from bladder cancer, and 74,000 men and women will be diagnosed with the disease, according to The American Cancer Society (ACS). It is the fourth most common cancer in men, and the tenth most common in woman. In spite of these high …

As women age and approach the menopausal years in their late 40’s and early 50’s, estrogen levels rapidly decline. The result is a long list of changes that may affect the woman’s overall health and quality of life. These may include painful vulvar and vaginal dryness with intercourse, urinary frequency and …

Cancer is an illness unlike any other. Many people mistakenly believe that cancer refers to one disease that occurs in many different parts of the body, but, in reality, cancer is not just one disease. The term “cancer” is the general name for a group of over 100 diseases in …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Increasing our intake of omega-3 from fish and cod liver oil can be an effective and relatively inexpensive way to help manage dry eye symptoms. Most articles addressing dry eyes mention omega-3 supplements for their anti-inflammatory benefits. And many ophthalmologists and optometrists recommend taking them. There’s good …

Over the last 10 years, out-of-pocket health care costs for Americans have more than doubled, with medical expenses now accounting for 8 percent of annual household spending, according to the Consumer Expenditure Figures report. With tax season just behind us, this is an ideal time for you to evaluate your financial …

June is cataracts awareness month, focusing attention on a problem affecting roughly 25 million Americans. Though cataracts can happen to people of any age and for a number of causes, they are most often associated with aging. Cataracts typically start to form when people are in their 40s and 50s, …

By Candice R. Taylor, MSN, BSN, RN – Sepsis Coordinator, Ocala Health Why do I need to know about sepsis?   Sepsis has become the world’s #3 killer! It is known to cause more deaths in the U.S. than AIDS, prostate cancer and breast cancer combined. As incredible as this …