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By Thomas G. Ward, D.O. November marks American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on millions of lives. While many associate diabetes with blood sugar levels and insulin, its effects extend far beyond, particularly to eye health. This often-overlooked aspect of diabetes management deserves …

Gentlemen, it’s time to face the facts: life can take a toll on your testosterone levels. As we age, those youthful energy levels, rock-solid muscle mass, and even your once-fiery libido can start to fizzle out. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. At Recharge Clinic, we’ve …

How Soon Can You Fly After Vein Treatment? Traveling after vein treatment can raise concerns about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially serious complication. The prolonged sitting involved in flying or long car rides can impair venous flow in the legs, which is already a risk factor for DVT. When …

Take Control of Your Diabetes with Medicare Advantage Living with diabetes can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive support designed to help you manage your diabetes and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Why Choose Medicare Advantage for Diabetes Care? Medicare …

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, drawing into focus how diabetes impacts the risk of developing certain eye diseases. Understanding these risks and being proactive in your own care can make a big difference in preventing, delaying and managing diabetic eye disease. First, let’s look at the various eye …

Often times it may not feel like the holiday season with Florida’s toasty temperatures, but don’t be fooled. The holidays are here! There’s an undeniable sense of anticipation in the air, as many of us are looking forward to reconnecting with friends and family. With Christmas 2024 just around the …

By Janice Martin, owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Inc. Making the decision to move to assisted living is difficult. There is no denying it’s life changing. One of the questions I frequently hear is, “when will I know it’s time?” Although you may know in your heart that …

By Brent Compton, MD Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. While traditional pain management strategies, such as medication and physical therapy, can provide relief, interventional pain management offers a more targeted and minimally invasive approach to addressing the …

As we age, finding ways to improve our health and wellness – physically, mentally, and emotionally – can become an increasingly more important and sometimes more difficult task. Recognizing the challenges that aging brings to the human body is an important first step towards a better you. By addressing those …

By David Culbreth, Senior Transitions Specialist, Realtor, SRES Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that slowly erodes memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform even the simplest of daily tasks. As the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s impacts millions of individuals worldwide, robbing them of their independence …