Ocala

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS – The Vein Center of North Florida As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our vascular system is no exception. Vein health becomes increasingly important as we grow older, as age-related factors can contribute to the development of common vein problems. In this …

Prescription Hope has provided access to prescription medications for Americans from all walks of life for over a decade. Since 2006, thousands of individuals and families have trusted Prescription Hope for their monthly prescription medications. For the set price of $50 per month per medication, our Advocates order, manage, track, …

By Dr. Nathalie Solomon: PharmD, CPH Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is a mental health disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The symptoms of PTSD can be overwhelming, including flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and hypervigilance. …

Sun safety is always in season, but especially in these warmer months that are upon us it’s vitally important to protect yourself from the suns harmful rays. We decided to get with all our providers and find out their favorite sun safety tips! Check out the list below, and don’t …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County With former president Jimmy Carter’s recent decision to become a hospice patient, it has opened up many discussions about hospice care. Unfortunately, there are misguided notions about what it is and many myths continue to surface. Here we seek to help you better understand …

By Dr. Erum Jiva, DNP, APRN-BC, CLS, FNLA Have you ever heard someone bragging about their “fast metabolism” saying they can eat anything they want and not gain weight? Or have you heard a friend say she just can’t lose weight because her metabolism is too slow? Let’s look at …

By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD For years, doctors advised patients to stop taking omega-3 supplements before surgery. This was due to the belief that consuming fish oil could increase a patient’s risk of bleeding during an operation. New studies, however, have extensively documented that taking omega-3 supplements before operations not only appears …

When your golf swing is lacking, it may be because of underlying mobility issues that are actually. affecting your entire body. Whether impinged muscles, injury, stiffness or pain are limiting your range-of-motion, physical therapy will not only get you out of pain but can improve your golf game by increasing …

Having an overactive bladder is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, nearly 15 percent of women are dealing with it on a chronic basis. As you may suspect, it is more prominent in women due to pregnancies, menopause, and the unique structure of the female urinary tract. Stress Urinary Incontinence …

With weather approaching the upper 90’s and, on some days, triple digits, the heat can be unbearable at times and downright dangerous, this is especially true when we factor in the high level of humidity. Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. …