Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Love is in the air and cupid is flying around shooting his arrow into your big beautiful red heart to spread love. But wait, February is not only Valentine’s Day but also American Heart Month. Many Americans don’t know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the …
Read More »Shoulder Pain
By Compton Chiropractic Care – Shoulder pain affected 14 million people in 2003, and that number has increased as the population has aged. Today estimates suggest that shoulder pain affects 49% percent of the population in America over the age of 60. A large majority of those affected will seek …
Read More »InterCommunity Cancer Centers Host Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors’ Reunion
In honoring the indomitable spirit and courage of local cancer survivors, InterCommunity Cancer Centers (ICCC) of Leesburg and Lady Lake hosted its Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors’ Reunion on Friday, November 14th. The free event took place at the American Legion Post in Lady Lake. ICCC is part of Vantage Oncology …
Read More »Be Clot Aware: Spotlight on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
For more than a decade, the month of March has been dedicated to spreading awareness of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It is important for you to learn how DVT affects the body, the risk factors of developing the condition, and how to prevent it. Since 2003, more than 25 major …
Read More »Solving the Weight Loss Puzzle Frustrated with Excess Weight?
Find out why your body holds on to excess fat! Written by Carolyn Waygood, Certified Natural Health Professional Let’s shed some light on the misconception that excess weight is simply caused by too many calories and too little exercise. Most “diets” focus on calorie deprivation, while most “diet programs” are …
Read More »The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Done
By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I want to share a recent email from a friend. I warn you it may cause some spiritual discomfort. Hi Pastor Alex, I was thinking today of how amazing it is that you just sent a Dangerous Prayers email lesson …
Read More »Department of Veterans Affairs The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 Subject: The 8th Annual Tri-County Veterans Health Fair: Vendor/Speaker Information “Celebrating the Courage and Commitment of Those Who Served” To: Participants and Vendors The 8th Annual Tri-County Veterans Health Fair will be held on Saturday February 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …
Read More »January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Are you feeling sluggish, tired or depressed? Have you noticed your nails are brittle and your hair feels like straw? Sleepless nights and fatigue overcome you. Last but least those extra 10 pounds you have been trying to lose will not leave, instead you see the numbers on the scale …
Read More »Marathon Runners Over 30: The Unheard of Advantages
By Curt Davies – curt.davies@marathondriven.com When you’re over the age of 30, running marathons can bring many benefits that are often not the case when you’re younger. Whether you’re aware of the advantages or not, they do exist, and is exactly what I’m going to be going through in this …
Read More »BREAST CANCER, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EARLY DETECTION AND TESTING
Each October, a diversity of organizations, businesses and individuals take part in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to heighten public knowledge about the symptoms and treatment of this disease. Why the focus on breast cancer, and why does it have its own awareness month? One reason is because breast cancer …
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