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By David Ebner, Staff Writer The discovery of penicillin was an early example of ground breaking medical advancements changing the course of modern medicine. Chances are that you have heard about stem cells—they have been in the news for years. But did you know that stem cells are being used …

Cardiovascular diseases kill more women than men. But 80 percent of cardiac events in women could be prevented if women made the right choices for their hearts involving diet, exercise and abstinence from smoking. Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart …

Directory for Seniors in Lake/Sumter/Villages Areas Keisha Gist and Cheryl Fletcher recognized a need for easy, fast access to a complete directory of healthcare providers in our area after frequent requests from area seniors and families over the years for assistance. You see quite a few families don’t have a …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church In the 2002 movie Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays the character Chuck Noland, an extremely punctual FedEx executive whose plane crashes during a storm over the Pacific Ocean. He becomes the sole survivor and washes ashore on an uninhabited island. …

Your heart is a pretty important piece of equipment, so it’s in your best interest to take good care of it. February is American Heart Month, and though most of us know the basics—eat whole grains, focus on whole fruits and veggies, exercise regularly—you might be unsure which foods are …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …