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Innovative Therapies Group A child’s expressive vocabulary grows rapidly from the time of his first word at approximately 12 months, through first grade. Did you know that the average 2 year old uses over 200 words growing to 1000 words by age 3 years to over 1600 words by age …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

Feeling short of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain and tightness? Do you know the signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? And if you’re experiencing them, are you taking steps to see your cardiologist to find out what’s the cause? For many people, that have CAD symptoms, they, unfortunately, ignore their …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW Not all trauma is loud. Some of it is carried quietly. When most people think about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they picture panic attacks, flashbacks, emotional outbursts or someone who is visibly struggling. But trauma does not always present that way. Many people with PTSD are …

July is National Ice Cream Month and honestly, who doesn’t love that? Whether you’re a chocolate fudge swirl loyalist or a pistachio purist, there’s something about a good scoop of ice cream that just makes everything better. And funny enough, I’ve been thinking lately about how hearing care has something …

By Rick Walker, Financial Planner & CPA, and Kimberlee Clark, Financial Planner When we talk about consistency in investing, we’re referring to the ability to generate solid, dependable returns over many years rather than chasing spectacular gains one year followed by significant losses the next. Why does this matter? The …

Summer is here, and that means beach trips, road trips, cruises, flights, pool parties, theme parks, and every excuse possible to stay outside until the sun goes down. Unfortunately, it also means heat, humidity, sweating, travel fatigue, and dehydration. Let’s be honest—most people don’t realize they’re dehydrated until they’re already …

By Pastor Tim Neptune In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in busyness and miss what truly matters. We only get one chance to make our mark in the world, so it is important that we make wise choices and build good habits that will help us …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW We live in a world that rarely slows down. Between packed schedules, constant notifications and the pressure to stay informed and connected, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Many of us move from one thing to the next without ever stopping to take a breath. There …

A well-balanced diet is key to maintaining your physical health across all body systems — including your vision. A nutrient-rich diet can have an impact on your health, protecting critical parts of your eyes and reducing your risk for serious eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Conversely, …