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Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your healthcare wishes known is a win for everyone involved in your care. That’s why during National Healthcare Decisions Month, healthcare organizations across the country highlight the importance of having advance directives. April 16 is celebrated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. This is …

Many people who experience tinnitus find it annoying, distracting, or even distressing. If there’s a problem, there has to be a cure, and we’re aiming to find it. Like many other conditions that affect the hearing, tinnitus can also affect your quality of life. Many people who have tinnitus claim …

Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? – Urgency to get to the restroom in time – Increased frequency of urination – Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate – Wearing adult protective undergarments or pads – Inability …

Esophageal cancer is rare, but for several reasons, it deserves our attention. Because it is usually diagnosed at later stages when it is more difficult to treat, about 20% of patients diagnosed with the disease will survive five years or more. Treatment and survival rates have improved in recent years. …

By The Vein Center of North Florida March is designated as DVT Awareness Month, and at The Vein Center of North Florida, our team of expert providers, led by Dr. Ravi Chandra, is dedicated to educating the public about this important issue. DVT is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition …

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 …