By Dr. Nam Dinh, MD, FAAOS National Arthritis Awareness Month is an important time to shed light on the various forms of arthritis that affect millions of people worldwide. From osteoarthritis to psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, understanding these conditions is crucial for maintaining an active role in one’s treatment …
Read More »What is Cholesterol: Its Role, Health Risks, and Management
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of the body. It plays a crucial role in building cell membranes, producing hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and synthesizing Vitamin D. While cholesterol is essential for various bodily functions, high levels of certain types of cholesterol can pose significant …
Read More »The Importance of Bladder Wellness as We Age
As we celebrate Healthy Aging Month, it’s crucial to focus on the key aspects of aging well. While many of us pay attention to heart health, brain function, and joint mobility, one often overlooked yet essential component of overall health is bladder wellness. As we age, maintaining bladder health becomes …
Read More »Achieving Healthy Aging: Balancing Wellness and Financial Security
By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. In today’s world, aging is not just about reaching a certain age; it’s about maintaining vitality, independence, and happiness throughout our later years. A key component of aging well involves not only taking care of our physical and mental health but …
Read More »Comparing Assisted Living To a Shiny New Car
By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida I got a call from a daughter who had received a 45 day move out notice from the assisted living community where her father lived because dad needed more care than they could provide. After learning more about the circumstances, …
Read More »BLUE LIGHT AND YOUR EYES: SEPARATING FACTS FROM MYTHS
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 »Caregiving Impacts Your Health
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …
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 …
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