When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …
Read More »Investing in Your Future: The Power of Basic Financial Techniques for a Better Retirement
By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. Retirement is a phase of life that many look forward to—a time to relax, explore new hobbies, travel, and spend quality time with loved ones. However, achieving a comfortable and secure retirement requires more than just wishful thinking. It necessitates careful …
Read More »When You Have to Pee All the Time: Overactive Bladder and Its Impact on Quality of Life
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s characterized by frequent and urgent urges to urinate, often accompanied by involuntary urine leakage. While OAB is not life-threatening, it can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, causing discomfort, embarrassment, and disruption to daily activities. …
Read More »Preventing Falls in Older Adults Saves Lives
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County As of 2021 data collected by the CDC, Florida had 3,816 deaths from falls by older adults, which was a death rate of 87.3 per 100,000 from falls among adults age 65 and older. According to the CDC website, the adjusted death rate across …
Read More »Care While Traveling After Total Knee and Hip Replacements
By Sergio Martinez, DO, AOA, AOAO Traveling can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it requires careful planning and consideration, especially for individuals who have undergone total knee and hip replacements. While traveling can be beneficial for post-operative recovery and mental well-being, it is essential to prioritize safety, comfort, …
Read More »Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?
By David Culbreth, Senior Transitions Specialist, Realtor, SRES Not only am I realtor, one that specializes in seniors real estate and senior transitions, I am also a weather geek and the son of an Air Force weatherman. Call me crazy but I love a good storm and find hurricanes fascinating. …
Read More »HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND RELIEVE SEASONAL ALLERGIES AFFECTING YOUR EYES
Ah, warmer weather is here, bringing blossoms, lush greenery, and seasonal eye allergies. Pollen from flowers, trees, grasses and weeds can irritate and inflame your eyes, often so severely that your comfort, and even activities like driving and playing sports, may be significantly impaired. Let’s talk about how to recognize …
Read More »It’s All About the Kids…
By Brooklynn Curley, APRN-C Wow! Can you believe it is already August? If you are a mamma like me, the anxiety of back to school season might be creeping up on you if it hasn’t hit already. It’s such a magical time of new backpacks, “first-day” pictures, new milestones, and …
Read More »The Weighty Legacy: How Childhood Obesity Shapes Adult Health and Well-being
Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, with rates tripling since the 1970s. This alarming trend not only affects children’s immediate health and quality of life but also casts a long shadow into adulthood. The consequences of carrying excess weight during formative years extend far beyond physical appearance, impacting various …
Read More »EmsCulptNEO® for Back Pain
By Dr. Tina Chandra Emsculpt NEO is a nonsurgical body contouring device that combines high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology with radiofrequency (RF) energy. It strengthens and builds muscles while burning fat at the same time. It can be used to treat the abdomen, buttocks, biceps, triceps, calves the muscles in …
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