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If you ask a man to make a list of things he least wants to do, going to the doctor is likely near the top. In fact, many men don’t even like talking about their health and some will avoid going to the doctor until their condition is so serious …

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By Sharon A. Bassett Nutrition and real estate are two seemingly unrelated topics, but they both play a crucial role in shaping the quality of life. A well-balanced diet can improve our health, while owning a home provides us with security and stability. In this article, we’ll explore how these …

By Dr. Nathalie Solomon: PharmD, CPH Cannabigerol (CBG) is a cannabinoid, meaning it’s one of the many chemicals found in cannabis plants. The most well-known cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but there’s recently been more interest in the potential benefits of CBG. What is the difference between CBD …

By Katie Keel, APRN-C Filler looks fake or filler will make me look like a different person Filler in the right injector’s hands will leave you looking refreshed and rejuvenated, not fake or puffy or the dreaded “filler face”. A saying we use at MidState is that we don’t want …

By Janice Martin, Senior Living Specialist Use care with online research If you are researching a specific community and enter its name in your search, look carefully that the link you are selecting is for that community! Companies and services buy keywords and the link often takes you to another …

We all know that getting enough sleep, exercise, and socializing are critical elements to aging well, but when it comes to nutrition, some information can be confusing. At Pacifica Senior Living, they understand that a combination of healthy foods that are delicious, comforting, pleasing to the eye, and beneficial for …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the Family Caregiver Alliance and National Center on Caregiving, an estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older provide unpaid assistance and support to older adults with disabilities. The value of this unpaid labor force is estimated to be $306 billion annually, nearly …

There are certain health and functional questions that demand deep, highly detailed investigation. Not long ago, many of these inquiries required exploratory surgery, but thanks to sophisticated imaging advances like computed tomography (otherwise known as a “cat scan”), many medical mysteries can be discovered, diagnosed and even treated, quickly, safely …

Hearing loss isn’t always caused by old age; it can be caused by several factors, including viruses. What viruses cause hearing loss and what are the symptoms? It’s a common misconception that hearing loss can only be caused by exposure to loud noises, old age, or a prenatal damage. However, …