Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump. The tumor is malignant (cancerous) if the cells can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to …
Read More »Heart Attack Symptoms – How to Recognize a Medical Emergency with Dr. T.E. Vallabhan
Chest pain can happen to anyone and is fairly common. Differentiating between various types of chest pain can still be Most heart attacks start slowly, with mild discomfort or pain however, other heart attacks are rapid and intense. Is it a heart attack? Indigestion? Or something different altogether? Dr. Vallabhan, …
Read More »URGENT CARE Don't let a sudden aliment interfere with your love life!!
They are the “after hours” of health care – the weekends and evenings when your regular doctor’s office is closed and a trip to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Perhaps you suffered a minor cut or injury from a fall and you don’t want to wait all night or all …
Read More »Leg Pain
By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified Diagnosing Leg Pain Leg pain can be debilitating and a bothersome aspect of one’s daily life. There are many causes of leg pain, most of which are diagnosed incorrectly or even overlooked during examination. When evaluating leg pain, it is crucial …
Read More »InterCommunity Cancer Center Urges Men to Be Proactive About Prostate Health During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is a very important month for men, and not just because it’s the start of football season. InterCommunity Cancer Center (ICCC) reminds everyone it’s also Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a good time for men to talk to their doctor about prostate cancer screening. How Common Is Prostate Cancer? It’s …
Read More »Protecting Your Skin from Sun Damage
Is Sun Exposure Really Bad for You? Sun exposure in small amounts has benefits—mainly vitamin D production and mood elevation. However, too much sun exposure is harmful. The sun emits ultraviolet radiation, which is divided into three main types: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is blocked by the atmosphere and …
Read More »Early Cancer Signs Women Should Never Ignore
Diagnostic tools in the medical community have improved so drastically in the past few years that women are more likely to catch cancer before it spreads. Early diagnosis of cancer is key to making a full and complete recovery. The best way to catch cancer early is to keep a …
Read More »Prepare Your Home for Knee Replacement Recovery
After recovering from surgery, you will need to concentrate on adapting to your new knee and getting back to your daily activities. The rehabilitation time for a total knee replacement typically lasts twelve weeks. However, for some it can extend to six months. Since you are likely to spend most …
Read More »Hormone Saliva Tests Knowing your hormone levels is important.
Hormones exist in harmony with each other – partners in a delicate balancing act. When balance is lost, hormone deficiencies and excesses can become toxic to the body causing unwanted symptoms, disorders and disease. The first step to managing your hormones is to start with a detailed assessment of your …
Read More »Your Attitude Determines Your Competence
Life-giving Attitude Part Three: Do It Afraid. By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Jeff was a bit quiet for me. It took a little while to get him going, but we eventually clicked. He was a really smart guy. The company he worked for gave him …
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