Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Whether you’ve suffered one yourself or know someone who has, falls are among one of the most serious health concerns for older patients. It is a scary 4 letter word that we all want to avoid. Approx. 30-40% of community dwelling adults over the age of 65 fall each year. Starting …
Read More »New Year, New You – Restorative Procedures and Optical Options at Lake Eye
The New Year is here and the Board-certified ophthalmologists and staff of Lake Eye Associates want you to experience every moment with clarity and confidence. Many people welcome the thought of a fresh outlook and renewed sense of self. Advances in medicine, modern technologies and our invincible spirit really do …
Read More »Chest Pain – Why You Should Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Although chest pain can sometimes be triggered by some non-threatening disorders like excessive gas, anxiety, acid reflux or muscle strains, you cannot afford to waste precious time, if chest pain occurs. Chest pain can be related to the following serious complications, a rupture of the aorta, angina, or myocardial infarction (heart …
Read More »AN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH STUDY FOR TREATMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS IS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE FLORIDA HOSPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH TEAM
The Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute’s Research Department is looking for people to take part in a trial for innovative, nonsurgical, investigational treatment for knee pain and function loss caused by osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that can often affect the knee. It is a complex disease …
Read More »New Year, A New You!: Look Better, Feel Better & Perform Better!
Electro-Massage™ Electro-massage™ is the amped-up version of the customary method, utilizing micro-current technology. The Electro Massage allows energy to flow right through your therapist’s fingers, penetrating muscles, nerves, organs, and skin. You will experience pain relief, melting-muscle knots, increased energy-levels, enhanced-blood-flow, improved-collagen production, detoxification, and much more. Full body electro …
Read More »Don’t Forget About Your Skin When Making New Years Resolutions
By Patricia Spitzer, PA-C in collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran Village Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, LLC It’s that time of year for New Year’s resolutions. I hear everything from weight loss to getting out of debt to traveling more but what about the skin? What about making a resolution to take …
Read More »24/7 Fitness Wants To Get You Healthy In 2018!
It’s that time of year again. We’re all thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and how we can lose weight, get fit, toned and feel better. If you’ve failed and forfeited your resolutions in the past, have no fear—24/7 Fitness has a plan for you that you are sure to stick …
Read More »Making Sense of Fish Oil Oxidation Values
By Bo Martinsen, MD Recently, a fish oil manufacturer visited our Venice office and gave us two samples of a supposedly super fresh, award-winning fish oil. Would we be interested in using the oil in our Omega3 Innovations products, she asked? The lab data showed that the oil had been …
Read More »Gifts that give back all year long – New children's toys and books help fund child medical grants
While the official holiday season may be over, there is still no better gift than the one that gives back and the UnitedHealthcare Foundation helps families in need all year long through the sale of inspirational children’s books, toys, and kid-designed holiday cards, which help fund child medical grants for families …
Read More »ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIAS
By George Rossidis, MD, FACS Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Ocala What is an abdominal wall hernia? Your internal organs and tissues are held in place by a tough outer wall of tissue called the “abdominal wall.” An abdominal hernia is an area in that wall that is weak or torn. …
Read More »