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By Dr. Chad Rose. DC As Florida’s perfect weather welcomes another beautiful spring season, it’s the ideal time for personal renewal. It’s time to shake off the hibernation habits and spring into action for your health. Physical therapy, often underutilized and misunderstood, provides powerful tools to enhance your well-being beyond …

Many people believe that cognitive decline is an inevitability as we get older — or that dementia is just a normal part of aging. But in fact, while age is perhaps the most significant risk factor for cognitive decline, this isn’t the case for everyone. Many people stay sharp even …

By Allen T. Stanley, Practitioner In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges have become increasingly prevalent. Anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, and various addictions affect millions of people, significantly impacting their quality of life. Keep Young Wellness Center has introduced an innovative solution to address these concerns: The ThetaChamber℠, a cutting-edge …

By Dr. Evans Pemba Your dinner plate might be doing more than just satisfying your hunger—it could be protecting your hearing. As we celebrate National Nutrition Month this March, it’s worth exploring the fascinating and often overlooked relationship between what we eat and how well we hear. Most of us …

Dupuytren’s contracture is a progressive hand condition characterized by the thickening and tightening of the fascia beneath the skin of the palm. As the disease advances, tough fibrous cords form and contract, pulling fingers—most commonly the ring and pinky fingers—toward the palm. This contracture significantly impairs hand function, making everyday …

The Synergy of Nutrition, Lifestyle Changes, and GLP-1 Simulate Medications In the relentless pursuit of a healthier and more fulfilling life, the journey towards weight loss is often multifaceted. Embracing a holistic approach that combines mindful nutrition, sustainable lifestyle changes, and cutting-edge medications such as GLP-1 simulate drugs can pave …

How does the endocannabinoid system (ECS) work in harmony with hemp and CBD to support your immune health? If you’ve been curious about how these compounds function in the body, this could be an interesting read. The endocannabinoid system is a complex network of receptors and chemicals in your body …

AFib is an irregular heart rate that is often rapid with palpitations and causes insufficient blood flow. More than 6 million individuals in the United States have AFib. Hereditary heart disease usually causes the disorder, but other factors contributing to heart arrhythmias are high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, heavy …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advocate and Owner of Senior Liaison of Central Florida Inc. What is a Senior Advocate and how do they serve the community? A Senior Advocate ensures that each senior is treated fairly and honestly as an individual. They assist seniors in being their voice, finding a …

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 …