Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times per …
Read More »Personalize your ideal body with TruSculpt
Do you feel like you’ve tried it all; exercise, dieting, reducing stress, sleeping better? So, why are you still struggling with those extra pounds, or that less than sculptured physique? You’re not alone! Many people need a little extra help to reach their goals and Trusculpt ID is a revolutionary treatment …
Read More »What is the MIT Difference? "If only I had found this place sooner!” “I truly felt like someone finally listened to me!”
Dr. Mark Jacobson These are phrases commonly expressed as patients exit the doors of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics. There is rarely a day without a happy, smiling face, and hardly a week without a thank you card or gift of treats for the staff. Today, I am inspired to write this …
Read More »Lung Cancer Update
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women …
Read More »What's Your Diet?
By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity in our country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning …
Read More »Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): What you Need to Know
Nearly 24 Million Americans have COPD. Most of them are over the age of 40 and have a history of smoking, or being subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD is a disease that is encompassed by chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, causing shortness of breath, productive coughing …
Read More »Brain Health: Understanding the Signs and Severity of Concussions and Head Injuries
High-contact sports are a hot topic in the news due to the prevalence of concussions and brain injuries, but head trauma can happen at any age, especially the elderly with their risk of falls and degenerative bone density. The skull is meant to protect the brain, but it is sometimes …
Read More »See New Possibilities for Brilliant Vision at Lake Eye
Even otherwise perfectly healthy eyes can be irregular in shape, meaning the eyeball, cornea or lens isn’t curved We have to humbly admit that Lake Eye is so frequently enhancing our services and availability in the community that it can be challenging to keep up with it all. So we thought …
Read More »Life Experiences that Influenced One Central Florida Health Physician to Become a Doctor Gives Her a Unique Perspective on Patient Care
Lora L. Thaxton, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) Specialist Dr. Lora Thaxton was the only student in her class of 125 to graduate from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1995 in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), a specialty where she treats patients who have …
Read More »What Does It Mean to Be an Elder Law Attorney?
By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel As we age, changes to our body, health, financial picture and family are ever-evolving. When we were young, we didn’t worry about infirmity, incapacity, or how we wanted our estates to be managed. But as time marches on, those issues move to the forefront of …
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