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Does Breast Density Change Your Risk for  Breast Cancer? In an interview, we discussed the concept of breast density with diagnostic radiologist Amanda Aulls. Dr. Aulls suggests that if you find out you have dense breasts, you should discuss potential next steps with your doctor. Each individual woman’s risk for …

Bob Mandell, Author Stroke is like a tornado! Out of nowhere sud- denly you, your spouse, partner, parent, a dear friend or surprisingly a youth in your mist has been felled by a stroke. The number one long term disabling disease! Don’t despair! I am available to help you. A …

With the implementation of ICD-10 upon us, is your office staff confident and ready for the transition? A lack of readiness and compliance could result in widespread disruptions of payments to your practice when claims bearing ICD-9 codes are rejected. As with ICD-9, ICD-10 is based on the International Classification …

A few safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating this Halloween. Treats:  Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. Flame Resistant Costumes:  When purchasing a costume, masks, beards, and …

By Cara Tompot | Staff Writer It’s 2015, and it feels like the healthcare dialogue has shifted greatly in the last decade. We live in a society that constantly uses buzzwords like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Movies such as Still Alice and Away From Her have brought these debilitating conditions …

By EyeSite of The Villages Menopause and perimenopause have many effects on women, none the least of which is dry eye.  This condition increases a woman’s risk of visual impairment when left untreated. Interestingly, relatively few women recognize dry eye as a symptom of the hormonal changes that occur later …

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 Mt. Dora’s and Clermont’s largest Health & Senior Expos. This fun, informational event brings seniors together …

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 Mayflies I had this crazy thought. See if you can follow me on this. I’m 53 years old. If I live to be 86 years old (a very real possibility given my genes) then I have 33 years left. At first this sounds like a lot of …

What used to be a slam-dunk consensus among medical and health professionals—fish oil capsules are good for you—is now a matter of contentious debate. My how times have changed! Those glistening, gold capsules, thought to do everything from protecting the heart and easing inflammation to improving mental health and lengthening …