Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
The holidays are over and it’s back to work for most of us. You and the family were fortunate and spent the holidays with mom and dad. The kids were so happy to spend the holidays with your parents and it warmed your heart, but there is still one concern …
Read More »Hearing Loss – Health Risk
The Invisible Handicap HERE ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS: 1. You hear but have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation, especially in a crowd. 2. You often ask people to repeat themselves. 3. You find telephone conversation increasingly difficult. 4. Family complains you play the radio …
Read More »CROSSFIT VS WEIGHT TRAINING
By Michelle VanOstran – You have finally decided to get in shape, lose weight, and improve overall fitness level, but now the debate between the popular CrossFit and regular old weight training is giving you a headache. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of each and help …
Read More »Skin Cancer Q&A
By Steven T. Powell, MD – Q: How common is skin cancer? A: One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer. Most of these are basal-cell and squamous-cell carcinomas. Melanoma, while not the most common, is the most serious form of skin cancer and continues to show …
Read More »Look Your Best for Valentine’s Day!
What do people really want on Valentine’s Day? Love, Connection, Smiling, Happiness? Are you looking to rekindle your relationship, or start a new one altogether? Looking and feeling your best can give you the confidence you need! The best place to start this Valentine’s Day is with YOU! The experts …
Read More »Rejuvenate. Restore. Renew.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Improve Vision and Quality of Life – Under the guidance of Dr. Stacia Goldey, Mid Florida Eye Center has earned national recognition for its expertise in rejuvenating facial features, diminishing signs of aging, and reconstructing facial defects. Although these types of procedures may be categorized …
Read More »Valentine’s Day Bible Verses: 20 Great Quotes
By Pamela Rose Williams – Valentine’s Day is all about love. I remember it was something that we celebrated as young children. We would get “valentines” (little love note cards) and sign our name to the back and then distribute them to all of our classmates. It was at times …
Read More »HEALTHY GRILLING IS THE BEST WAY WITH A CUSTOM GRILL OR SMOKER!!
BENEFITS OF GRILLING In our sunny state of Florida grills and smokers can be used year around. Backyard BBQ’s, Tailgate Parties and Family get togethers are just a few ways that make cooking this way an American past time. One local company, Crowbar Custom Metal Works, has been recognized for …
Read More »CrossFit… One Person’s Journey To The Truth
By Michelle VanOstran – Since I work in the healthcare field, I have done considerable research on the newest fitness movement….CrossFit training. I knew that the results from CrossFit seemed incredible but I was intimidated by the pictures and stereotypes of these elite athletes that looked like they stepped right …
Read More »Leg Pain
By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Diagnosing Leg Pain Leg pain can be debilitating and a bothersome aspect of one’s daily life. There are many causes of leg pain, most of which are diagnosed incorrectly or even overlooked during examination. When evaluating leg pain, it is …
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