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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 …

Eye infections, commonly referred to as “red eye” or “pink eye,” can be elusive. You may not know what is causing the infection or how best to treat it. There are a myriad of reasons one can get a red, irritated eye. Some of these reasons can lead to permanent …

Anxious feelings are normal and expected during times of transition or change. This is especially true for children and teens going back to school, or for first-timers starting kindergarten. This transition can be stressful and disruptive for the entire family!  Prior to the first day of school, your anxious child …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church One morning I was praying in my study at home and asked God for His help on something that is very important to Him and me. In my prayer, I was asking Him for specific things. Shortly after my prayer, …

By Superior Residences Thinking about a loved one moving into assisted living can be difficult, but the truth is many of us will face that decision for our family or ourselves. Planning ahead and preparing mentally and financially for the move will ease the stress of making the best decision …

“Stress incontinence” is a reality for millions of women in America today. The “stress” is not emotional or mental pressures. Rather, it’s physical pressure put on the bladder that can cause urine leakage. Something as simple as a sneeze or a cough might trigger a leak. Standing up suddenly, lifting …

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 …

Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) and Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) are considered the most thorough and advanced methods of vascular imaging, successfully replacing invasive and riskier procedures like catheter angiography. MRA and CTA enable radiologists to achieve more reliable and consistent diagnoses of vascular diseases. MRA is a special type of …

For over 99% of the population, the answer is “yes, of course.” But not for those born with a rare condition known as dextrocardia. This is a condition with no known cause that literally puts a person’s heart in the “wrong place.” In dextrocardia, the heart is located on the …