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Cancer Prevention? Nutrition Matters

Cancer Prevention

National Nutrition Month® is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, developing good eating habits and staying physically active. Did you know a healthy lifestyle can lessen your chances of developing cancer? Nearly 2 million Americans will be …

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Dr. Cobra Chamblee: A Life of Care and Compassion

Life of Care

Primary care providers serve as crucial figures in the lives of their patients, embodying roles beyond those of mere doctors. They act as health advocates, attentive listeners, trusted confidantes, educators, and counselors. Dr. Cobra Chamblee epitomizes these multifaceted roles in her practice at VIPcare Ocala – Downtown. Dr. Chamblee is …

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Caregiving Impacts Your Health

Caregiving

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …

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Nourishing the Nation: Celebrating National Nutrition Month

Nourishing the Nation

By Elizabeth Mello, Executive Director March marks the arrival of National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Initiated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this month-long observance provides an opportune moment to reflect …

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Facing The Gray Area When Choosing Memory Care

Memory Care

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Memory Care is often confused as being a nursing home. Although a few nursing homes have a memory care area, it is most often a specialized “neighborhood” within assisted living. Memory care does not mean advanced care – it is …

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Financial Wellness; Retirement Planning

By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. Planning for retirement is not merely a task for the elderly; it’s a crucial aspect of financial wellness that individuals should engage in at any age. In today’s dynamic economic landscape, where uncertainties abound, having a concrete retirement plan is indispensable. …

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Discover Superior Pain Management at The Interventional Pain Institute with Dr. Brent Compton in The Villages and Ocala, Florida

Pain Management

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 …

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A Healthy Body = A Healthy Mind

Healthy Body

By Brooklynn Curley, APRN-C Long ago; Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, once said, “let thy food be thy medicine”. This is a powerful quote that still holds true today. March is my favorite month and not only because it is my birthday month. March represents National Nutrition Month, and this …

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Transformative Weight Loss

Transformative Weight Loss

The Synergy of Nutrition, Lifestyle Changes, and GLP-1 Simulate Medications In the relentless pursuit of a healthier and more fulfilling life, the journey towards weight loss is often multifaceted. Embracing a holistic approach that combines mindful nutrition, sustainable lifestyle changes, and cutting-edge medications such as GLP-1 simulate drugs can pave …

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The Journey to Gut Happiness: Unveiling the Secret to Family Harmony

Gut Happiness

By Elisha Lopez Hey there, fellow health enthusiasts! Welcome back to my world of wellness and wonder. In my last article, I spilled the beans on my family’s epic quest for optimal health. We dove deep into the abyss of burnout, unraveled the mysteries of our genetics, and witnessed the …

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