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As adults, parents and grandparents, we want our children to get good educations. To have friends and successful careers. To be happy, safe and secure. To build a firm spiritual foundation. For them to contribute to society. Above all else, we want them to enjoy the good health that makes …

Falls are one of the most serious health risks for older adults. They are not only the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this population, but they are also a significant cause of disability. In fact, falls cause ten percent of all emergency department visits and more than half of …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Just the other day my son was  packing up to move in to his apartment near the college he is attending. This is his senior year. As we were talking about his final year and classes, he became visibly frustrated. …

If someone told you that you could relieve that stiff back, those nagging joint pains and reduce stress while you were at it and all you had to do was lay down for a while—what would you say? Odds are it’s either, “Sign me up!” or “I don’t believe it.” …

By Cara Tompot, Staff Writer Looking back on history, we remember a time when women didn’t have the rights that they do now. Prior to 1919, women didn’t have any way to express their thoughts and desires through public policy. Thanks to first-wave feminists questioning the status quo, 1920 marked …

Often called a “cat scan,” Computed Tomography (CT) is a non-invasive medical test used to look at the lungs, bones, soft tissues and/or blood vessels. CT uses an x-ray tube that rotates 360º around the area being scanned, capturing multiple pictures – or “slices” – as it goes. The anatomical information …

Joint discomfort can come with again, strenuous work, and athletic activity, but what you’re really experiencing is the progressive degeneration of connective tissue, where both collagen and hyaluronic acid are essential. Taken orally, in patented, highly absorbable form, Liquid BioCell™ allows you to preplenish these important substances and is clinically …

Vaccinations are not just for babies and children. Adults need them, too. Odds are good, however, that you have not been keeping up with yours. In a National Health Interview Survey, it was revealed that: • Only about 1 out of 5 (21 percent) adults 19-64 years old with certain …

Hearing health should be a workplace wellness priority and employers are encouraged to include hearing tests and hearing health as part of their workplace wellness programs. Hearing health affects many aspects of an individual’s wellbeing and is linked to several health conditions. The earlier hearing loss gets treated the better. …

Whether you’re 50 or 90, or anywhere in between, you’ll love the Health & Senior Expo. Come out and meet the experts who can make your life healthier, wealthier and happier! Get connected with Leesburg and Lady Lake’s largest Health & Senior Expos. This fun, informational event brings seniors together …