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Dr. Brent Carter Whether young or old, most people lucky enough to live in Florida appreciate the great outdoors. The weather and sunshine allow Floridians and visitors alike time well-spent kayaking, golfing, playing tennis, jogging, and participating in competitive sports for the majority of the year. While exercising outdoors is …

As of the lockdown, medical marijuana delivery and contact-free pick up services have seen a huge rise in popularity. The state of Florida saw a 40% increase in medical marijuana sales with delivery focused dispensaries such as One Plant potentially reaching even higher numbers. With the looming uncertainty of things …

By Alexander C. Frank, DC, DACNB, FABES “Your brain knows what YOUR senses tell it.” Breakthroughs in clinical neuroscience have revealed that the brain is able to change and learn throughout one’s entire life, including after an injury or disease process. This ability of the brain to change in structure …

Submitted by Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care Kristen Nardolillo has seen a huge increase in children who are grieving. As Cornerstone Hospice’s Children’s Bereavement Counselor, Nardolillo is on the front line dealing with students trying to cope with loss. But Nardolillo does not attribute this abundance of grief only to …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD In the last year, there’s been a massive surge in the number of consumers buying melatonin to help with their sleep problems. But with that increase comes a lot of misinformation, too. Let’s tackle three of the most common myths about this supplement’s safety record and …

IULs are not for everyone, but in some instances, they offer greater flexibility for those who need to plan for multiple events and outcomes. What is Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance? Based on the life of the insured, After a premium is paid, a portion goes toward the cost of …

Varicose veins are a medical condition which needs treatment and not just a cosmetic concern. The veins in the legs consist of the deep and superficial systems. The superficial system lies below the surface of the skin outside the muscle. The great and small saphenous veins and their branches are …

May is Healthy Vision Month, bringing attention to the importance of regular comprehensive eye exams. An eye exam is different from a vision screening, which is a visual acuity test that checks how well you see letters from a standard distance. Performed by nurses (or even volunteers), vision screenings may …

Sumter Senior Living is a special place for seniors to enjoy their lives in every aspect. At Sumter Senior Living, our story is yours. We grow older and wiser but are sure to never lose the spark that started it all. Grace Management continues to evolve, and we’re ever more …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Got aching joints? It’s tough to be in constant pain, but one of the worst things is it puts a big damper on all of the activities that we love and enjoy. Do you want to improve your golf game, pickleball game, tennis, and card playing? Physicians …