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September marks two important health observances: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Sexual Health Month. This dual focus provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the interconnected nature of prostate health and sexual well-being, while encouraging men to take proactive steps in managing their overall health. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer …

Innovative Therapies Group Because we have the most beautiful weather all year long, in our sunshine state, older individuals are golfing, playing tennis, pickleball, kayaking, swimming, and the list goes on and on; but with all of this healthy activity, adults are more susceptible to injury and wear and tear. …

Sexual health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, and social dimensions. At the core of sexual health lies a complex interplay of hormones – chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions, including sexual development, desire, and function. Understanding the role of hormones in sexual health can …

Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the blood stream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body over produces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is …

If you have bouts of anxiety, stress, fear and nervousness, you’re not alone. Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life and usually short-lived, but for 40 million Americans, it’s a daily battle. Whether it’s anxiety due to biological, psychosocial, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the treatment options usually …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune Hope is confidence in God…not wishful thinking. To have hope is to trust in God to meet our needs…even in the midst of difficult times. When we do go through tough times our confidence in God can get a little rattled, as the Old Testament …

By Janice Martin, Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Anyone would agree that being the full-time caregiver is stressful and exhausting. However, caregivers will usually ignore the effect on their health. Outward appearances are deceiving but the stress from lack of sleep, poor self-care, and the mental exhaustion from …

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 …

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1, aims to educate the public about the disease, share strategies to reduce risk and provide support to …

As we begin to wind down on summer, it’s the perfect time to schedule your seasonal flu vaccine and make sure you’re up to date on other vaccines that help to protect you against respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 or pneumonia. These conditions tend to be more common during the …