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By Allison Weber, APRN-C The cost of treatment will always outweigh the cost of prevention. This holds especially true when it comes to your skin. Once a skin condition has set in, it’s exponentially harder to get rid of. Let’s take a look at some of the costs to prevent …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons are making a reappearance everywhere. Of course, everyone is aware of breast cancer, but not everyone understands the recurring push to place it at the forefront. The annual mission is to encourage women to engage in routine breast According to …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison Thinking about a move to a Senior Living Community? There are several different options available depending upon care needs. When deciding, it’s important to be honest about the assistance needed. Everyone wants to be as independent as possible, but many are often …

Cancer affects 9.6% of the population of the United States. It is the number 2 killer in this country, behind only heart disease. It comes in as many forms and there are body parts. It can strike any one at any time. When we hear a new diagnosis in a …

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Other than skin cancer, it’s the most common cancer in American men. The majority of cases (6 in 10) are diagnosed at age 65 or older, with the average age at …

Maybe you’ve skipped your mammogram once or twice. There are good reasons not to. Regular mammograms have reduced breast cancer deaths by 40% since screening began in the mid-1980s, according to the American College of Radiology. Mammograms arm you against breast cancer A mammogram is a safe, low-dose X-ray of …

Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Ocala, where residents enjoy luxury retirement living in the heart of sunny Marion County. At Pacifica Senior Living Ocala, residents enjoy life by their own design. With state-of-the-art amenities on campus, including vibrant life enrichment programming and chef-prepared meals, residents are invited to live with …

Medical Marijuana is now being recognized it for its anti-inflammatory properties, making medical marijuana for inflammation an exciting treatment alternative. When the white blood cells in your body detect a foreign substance like a virus, your immune system starts working to protect your body from further complications. However, sometimes your …

By Bo Martinsen, MD According to the CDC, an estimated one in five Americans live with chronic pain. What’s worse is that many of these sufferers don’t believe that medical treatment will help, or worry that the treatment will create more undesirable side effects than the pain itself. In fact, …

As one of the most common types of hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss is well-researched and fairly treatable. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed or is seeking a diagnosis, here’s some information to help you learn more. When it comes to hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss is …