Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
With computers, cell phones, tablets and other digital screens becoming a routine part of our daily lives, digital eye strain is on the rise. A recent survey revealed that 65% of Americans experience symptoms of eye strain, and the more digital devices they use, the greater the severity and frequency …
Read More »Work(out) Smarter, Not Harder with Emsculpt NEO
By Dr. Tina Chandra If you could lose fat and gain muscle without working out and see results in around 2 months, would you do it? Is it possible? Is there techology that can sculpt the body and make us look better? It’s not a dream. The day has finally …
Read More »Arthritis and the Shift to Single-Story Living
By David Culbreth, Senior Transitions Specialist, Realtor, SRES Arthritis is a debilitating condition affecting millions of adults worldwide. This chronic inflammatory disease causes swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joints, making even the most basic daily tasks a challenge. For those living with arthritis, such as myself, finding ways to …
Read More »A Healthy Body = A Healthy Mind
By Brooklynn Curley, APRN-C Long ago; Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, once said, “let thy food be thy medicine”. This is a powerful quote that still holds true today. March is my favorite month and not only because it is my birthday month. March represents National Nutrition Month, and this …
Read More »Promoting Men’s Health: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness and Sexual Wellness month
September marks two important health observances: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Sexual Health Month. This dual focus provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the interconnected nature of prostate health and sexual well-being, while encouraging men to take proactive steps in managing their overall health. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer …
Read More »Sports Injuries: Non-Surgical Treatment with Occupational/Hand Therapy
Innovative Therapies Group Because we have the most beautiful weather all year long, in our sunshine state, older individuals are golfing, playing tennis, pickleball, kayaking, swimming, and the list goes on and on; but with all of this healthy activity, adults are more susceptible to injury and wear and tear. …
Read More »The 2AM Plan All Caregivers Must Have
By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Anyone would agree that being the full-time caregiver is stressful and exhausting. However, caregivers will usually ignore the effect on their health. Outward appearances are deceiving but the stress from lack of sleep, poor self-care, and the mental exhaustion from …
Read More »Observing World Lung Cancer Day: The Truth About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1, aims to educate the public about the disease, share strategies to reduce risk and provide support to …
Read More »5 Vaccines Recommended for Adults Age 65 and Older
As we begin to wind down on summer, it’s the perfect time to schedule your seasonal flu vaccine and make sure you’re up to date on other vaccines that help to protect you against respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 or pneumonia. These conditions tend to be more common during the …
Read More »When You Have to Pee All the Time: Overactive Bladder and Its Impact on Quality of Life
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s characterized by frequent and urgent urges to urinate, often accompanied by involuntary urine leakage. While OAB is not life-threatening, it can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, causing discomfort, embarrassment, and disruption to daily activities. …
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