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Applying Pilates fundamentals to strengthen the mind-body connection The Weight of Alzheimer’s Disease The human brain is fascinating. So when the brain begins to decline in function it’s a big deal on the body’s ecosystem. Alzheimer disease is an incurable brain disorder causing the brain to shrink and brain cells …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. While this diagnosis can be concerning, early detection and proper treatment lead to excellent outcomes for most patients. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team specializes in …

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. …

By Gene Turner, MD, FAARFM Mid-Florida Age Management are highlighting breakthrough treatments that are changing lives for the millions of Americans living with this challenging condition. Among these innovations, Omniwave shockwave therapy is emerging as a game-changer for patients seeking relief from arthritis pain and improved mobility without invasive procedures. …

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 …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Unfortunately, there are misguided notions about what hospice is and many myths continue to surface. Here we seek to help you better understand hospice care and dispel some of the common myths so that you and your loved ones can make better informed decisions …

By Brent Compton, MD Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. While traditional pain management strategies, such as medication and physical therapy, can provide relief, interventional pain management offers a more targeted and minimally invasive approach to addressing the …

Every June, eye care professionals across the country recognize Cataract Awareness Month, a dedicated time to educate communities about one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. At Lake Eye Associates, we believe an informed patient is an empowered one. Whether you’ve recently noticed changes in your eyesight or …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Have you ever had a ‘senior moment’ — momentarily forgetting why you walked into a room, forgetting where you put something? You laugh about it, calling it an age-related problem, but later wonder was it really a temporary lapse in memory or could it …

By Gene Turner, MD, FAARFM June is Men’s Health Month, and at Mid-Florida Age Management, we believe it’s the perfect time for men of all ages to pause, reflect, and take meaningful action toward a longer, healthier life. Too often, men delay seeking medical care until a problem becomes impossible …