Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Richard S. Benjamin, DPM – The heel bone is the largest of the 26 bones in the human foot, which also has 33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Like all bones, it is subject to outside influences that can affect its integrity …
Read More »A Dynamic Duo The Role of PET/CT in Accurate, Early Cancer Detection
Radiology has continued to excel throughout the years, making medical imaging safer, faster and more accurate than ever before. Landmark advances have included Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (commonly known as CT or “Cat Scan”). At Radiology Associates of Ocala (RAO), we understand the value of these two …
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions and Lasting Change
As we begin the new year it is good to reflect on the meaning and purpose of our life, considering our overall fulfillment and joy. Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” An honest evaluation will most likely reveal that we could improve and grow in certain areas. …
Read More »InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Offers Xofigo For Advanced Prostate Cancer
FDA-Approved Drug May Extend Lives of Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer According to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts and Figures, 2013, approximately 238,500 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 29,700 will die from the disease, often from cancer that has spread to the bones. Researchers say …
Read More »Why Do I Hear….But Not Understand? Study by Cambridge University in England Reveals Key Answers
Until recently, there was no practical way to identify dead regions of hearing cells in the ear. However, a new British developed procedure using standard test equipment allows for identifications of dead hearing cell regions. The study suggests that the presence or absence of dead regions may have serious implications …
Read More »Not All Skin Care Products Are Created Equal
By Steven T. Powell, MD – It seems as though there are skin care products available in just about every store you shop in these days. With so many products available, trying to decide which products will work for your particular skin type and skin problems can be an overwhelming …
Read More »Understanding Pelvic Prolapse
By Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG The problem of female incontinence and female Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is as old as humanity itself. Sadly, however, it remains hugely under reported. Just the fact that one is of the female gender is in itself a risk factor. Therefore, contrary to popular belief, …
Read More »A New Year, A New You!
Would you like something to smile about in the New Year? Many resolutions get made, though only those paired with action will come true. In the spirit of making the most of our 2014, let’s usher in the New Year with a resolution to invest in and rejuvenate ourselves! Is …
Read More »The Leader in Comprehensive Pain Management Announces Regenerative Injection Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Prospira PainCare offers the cutting-edge Regenerative Injection Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) at our National Pain Institute, Winter Park location in Florida. What is Regenerative Injection Therapy? Regenerative Injection Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an alternative approach to healing tendon and ligament injuries. Known for its restorative healing, Regenerative …
Read More »Is Sugar Increasing Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Hampton Manor Assisted Living – The average person consumes approximately 156 lbs. of added sugar each year according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This sneaky ingredient is riddled throughout the grocery aisles and may seem nearly impossible to avoid. It is in practically every processed food in some …
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