Ocala

By Martin Gramatica Taking control of your health means staying ahead of potential problems before they become life-threatening crises. Cancer and heart disease remain the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that early detection through advanced screening technology can dramatically improve outcomes and save lives. CT …

By Dr. Andrew Franklin, DPM, PH.D Your feet do far more than simply carry you through your daily activities. They serve as windows into your overall health, often revealing the first signs of systemic health problems before symptoms appear elsewhere in your body. As podiatrists, we’re trained to recognize these …

Catching cancer early can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Some tests can spot abnormalities even before signs or symptoms appear. Unfortunately, many people avoid colonoscopies (to detect colon cancer) or Pap smears (to test for cervical cancer) because they find them invasive, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. At-home …

Innovative Therapies Group A child’s expressive vocabulary grows rapidly from the time of his first word at approximately 12 months, through first grade. Did you know that the average 2 year old uses over 200 words growing to 1000 words by age 3 years to over 1600 words by age …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County As of 2021 data collected by the CDC, Florida had 3,816 deaths from falls by older adults, which was a death rate of 87.3 per 100,000 from falls among adults age 65 and older. According to the CDC website, the adjusted death rate across …

Emsella is a non-invasive treatment option for urinary incontinence, offering a groundbreaking solution for individuals seeking relief without surgery or medication. Using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology, Emsella stimulates deep pelvic floor muscles, helping to strengthen and restore muscle tone. This treatment is ideal for patients suffering from stress incontinence, …

Ah, warmer weather is here, bringing blossoms, lush greenery, and seasonal eye allergies. Pollen from flowers, trees, grasses and weeds can irritate and inflame your eyes, often so severely that your comfort, and even activities like driving and playing sports, may be significantly impaired. Let’s talk about how to recognize …

Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, with rates tripling since the 1970s. This alarming trend not only affects children’s immediate health and quality of life but also casts a long shadow into adulthood. The consequences of carrying excess weight during formative years extend far beyond physical appearance, impacting various …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune On Father’s Day in 2005 my dad came to my office to visit and talk about how things were going. In the course of our discussion he mentioned that he experienced a terrible night’s sleep because his back was causing him so much pain. I told …