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Ovarian cancer is a disease in which malignant or cancerous cells are found in the ovaries. An ovary is one of two small, almond-shaped organs located on each side of the uterus that store eggs or germ cells and produce female hormones estrogen and progesterone. There are many types of …

By Craig Chappeall, DO, Functional Health and Sports Medicine of Ocala Prolotherapy Prolotherapy is an innovative injection technique whose primary intent is to repair connective tissue (ligament, tendon or cartilage) and promote growth of normal cells. Prolotherapy relieves pain by directly impacting the underlying condition causing that pain. In contrast …

Estate planning involves the process of accumulating, handling, conserving and distributing  your  assets  while  you  are living as well as making provisions for disposition of your assets upon death. There are a variety of tools available to manage your estate and prepare for a smooth distribution of your assets with …

Are you confused by all of the options out there that claim to make you look younger? Would you like to look your best, but are too afraid to experiment with something too new or too old-fashioned? Keep reading, we will discuss Dr. Rich Castellano’s 7 basic steps you should …

Have you ever met someone and assumed they were 10-20 years younger than their actual age due to their great energy and wit? Sure, there are the “chosen” ones that are blessed with graceful aging genes. But there are also people who decide to make daily lifestyle changes which help …

With the advent of sophisticated technologies, the fight against prostate cancer has become highly advanced with its technological capabilities and precise delivery of radiation to tumor sites. However, even the most advanced technologies are rendered obsolete if your prostate cancer is not detected early. September is “National Prostate Cancer Awareness …

The Latest Technology Meets Proven Expertise From helping pioneer no-stitch/no-needle cataract surgery techniques to opening the area’s first eye surgery center, Mid Florida Eye Center has been advancing eye care in Lake County for over 25 years. Now, with Laser Cataract Surgery, our patients have more options than ever before …

What is MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a powerful magnet and radio frequency to process data and send it to a computer, which in turn creates high-quality images of interior views of the body. MRI’s detailed views have allowed it to replace exploratory …

By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Since varicose veins seemingly only create an unsightly appearance, many people often think that there is no real medical problem, and that they are merely a cosmetic problem. This is a common misconception of varicose veins, and it results from …

Today’s senior care options are expanding but not as fast as the population is growing.  The oldest baby boomer turned 65 years old in 2011.  So what?  That means, after that occurrence, 10,000 boomers turn 65 every single day!  In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior.  In 2020, …