Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Love is in the air and cupid is flying around shooting his arrow into your big beautiful red heart to spread love. But wait, February is not only Valentine’s Day but also American Heart Month. Many Americans don’t know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the …
Read More »Doc Talk
We know all too well that heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans – men and women – claiming the lives of more than 616,000 annually, according to the most recent data. “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of …
Read More »FIBROID TREATMENT WITH UTERINE fibroid EMBOLIZATION – What you need to knowFIBROID TREATMENT WITH UTERINE fibroid EMBOLIZATION – What you need to know
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age, and can come with a host of symptoms, including heavy or painful periods, bleeding between periods, frequent urination and pain in the abdomen, back and/or during intercourse. In some cases, fibroids can cause reproductive problems such as …
Read More »What is your ideal weight really? If you’re like more than two-thirds of American adults, your ideal weight is somewhere south of your current weight.
Apparently, obesity loves company. The number of overweight and obese Americans is increasing across all ethnicities, though at different rates. In general, overweight and obese rates are higher for African-American and Hispanic women than Caucasian women, higher for Hispanic men than Caucasian and African-American men, higher in the South and …
Read More »InterCommunity Cancer Centers Host Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors’ Reunion
In honoring the indomitable spirit and courage of local cancer survivors, InterCommunity Cancer Centers (ICCC) of Leesburg and Lady Lake hosted its Fourth Annual Cancer Survivors’ Reunion on Friday, November 14th. The free event took place at the American Legion Post in Lady Lake. ICCC is part of Vantage Oncology …
Read More »Solving the Weight Loss Puzzle Frustrated with Excess Weight?
Find out why your body holds on to excess fat! Written by Carolyn Waygood, Certified Natural Health Professional Let’s shed some light on the misconception that excess weight is simply caused by too many calories and too little exercise. Most “diets” focus on calorie deprivation, while most “diet programs” are …
Read More »The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Done
By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I want to share a recent email from a friend. I warn you it may cause some spiritual discomfort. Hi Pastor Alex, I was thinking today of how amazing it is that you just sent a Dangerous Prayers email lesson …
Read More »Department of Veterans Affairs The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 Subject: The 8th Annual Tri-County Veterans Health Fair: Vendor/Speaker Information “Celebrating the Courage and Commitment of Those Who Served” To: Participants and Vendors The 8th Annual Tri-County Veterans Health Fair will be held on Saturday February 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at …
Read More »January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Are you feeling sluggish, tired or depressed? Have you noticed your nails are brittle and your hair feels like straw? Sleepless nights and fatigue overcome you. Last but least those extra 10 pounds you have been trying to lose will not leave, instead you see the numbers on the scale …
Read More »Marathon Runners Over 30: The Unheard of Advantages
By Curt Davies – curt.davies@marathondriven.com When you’re over the age of 30, running marathons can bring many benefits that are often not the case when you’re younger. Whether you’re aware of the advantages or not, they do exist, and is exactly what I’m going to be going through in this …
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