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Collagen is a protein in the body and is necessary for keeping the skin elastic, supple and smooth, along with other health benefits. To combat the effects of aging such as sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, collagen plays a major role in helping to halt these aging issues. The …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Every day, another article about the growing popularity of CBD hits the news. Some articles speculate on the enormous economic growth expected from CBD products, while others focus on CBD’s potential for reducing chronic pain and anxiety. The third type of article comes from researchers who cite …

During sleep, our body and brain goes through an intense and critical “housecleaning” process. This includes memory restoration, muscle repair, and immune system modulation, to name a few. During the night, we go in and out of sleep stages. Deep sleep, known as REM (rapid eye movement), is the final …

Back in 2013, in an effort to reduce the high mortality rate of lung cancer, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released guidance for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for current and former heavy smokers. The effort successfully reduced lung cancer deaths among participants 55-80 years of age who …

By Rama Balaraman, M.D., Board Certified Oncologist and Hematologist There is a dramatic shift in healthcare that many patients are unaware of. Most of the community and privately owned practices are being bought out by large corporations and hospital systems. Why this shift matters—With our oncology practice, we are one …

By Adam Bruno, Certified Financial Fiduciary® Inflation is a steady rise in the price of goods and services over time and actually signals both good and bad economic conditions. On one hand, as prices rise, someone living on a fixed income cannot purchase the same amount of goods, so they …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Mark your calendar for these HMC events: November 12 — 5:30 p.m. Take in a Friday night movie at the historic Marion Theatre in downtown Ocala. “Terms of Endearment” won five Academy Awards in 1983 for its riveting exploration of loss and the difficult …

Flu and COVID-19 are similar enough to cause confusion about vaccines. They’re both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they’re caused by different viruses. And the vaccines used to prevent these viruses use different technologies. If you’re thinking flu isn’t all that bad, think again. Flu can be severe and even lead …

It’s that time of year again. Like most of us, you probably don’t start your holiday shopping until around Black Friday or maybe even the middle of December. But heed this warning… 2021 is not the year to procrastinate. If you decide to wait to shop this year, you may …

Do you have diabetes? If you are one of the millions of Americans with diabetes or those with prediabetes, you are at a greater risk of a comorbid disorder known as Diabetic Kidney Disease. The National Kidney Foundation published 7 important Diabetic Kidney Disease factors, which are described below: Diabetic …