Ocala

During the holidays, we’re looking forward to spending time with family, traveling, and attending events; our lives tend to be a bit more hectic. With all of the extra festivities and travel, injuries often coincide. This is especially true when it comes to travel. Tip #1 When traveling for long distances, …

More than ever, having access to quality, affordable health care is key to peace of mind. Before, during and after COVID-19, Florida Blue Medicare has you covered. Your Florida Blue Medicare health plan covers you for the expected as well as the unexpected. From your Annual Wellness Visit to dental …

Premear Hearing in Ocala is always on the cutting-edge of the latest technology for their patients. That’s why they carry Signia’s exclusive hearing aid and devices line. Signia recently came out with a solution for hearing aid wearers to understand speech through face masks. Premear Hearing is happy to educate …

Recreational Marijuana is unregulated, and the ratios of THC, CBD and terpenes is also not standardized or stable. Recreational marijuana is typically used to evoke a mood-altering “high” and not necessarily used for medical ailments or treatment. In the state of Florida, recreational marijuana use is illegal. Medical Marijuana is highly …

By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine We understand the growing concern surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the communities we serve. The health and safety of our patients, physicians, and staff is our top priority. Regenexx Tampa Bay has been actively preparing its offices, physicians, and employees to address these uncertainties …

Surprising to many, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Americans, surpassing colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. The main cause of lung cancer is tobacco smoking, accounting for an estimated 84% of annual lung cancer deaths in men and 76% in women. The risk of developing …

By Karl F Siebuhr, MD Orthopedic surgery is unfortunately common, especially as people age. This is notably true here in the Sunshine State where individuals are more active in their senior years. With golf, tennis, pickleball and kayaking being some of the most popular means for exercise and leisure, seniors …

Stem cells have a remarkable ability to exacerbate healing and they provide multiple antiaging mechanisms. Numerous studies and patients purport healing of joints, soft tissue disorders, improved range of motion, diminished pain, and antiaging results. With the Maharaj Institute you not only receive optimal care, but you can achieve optimal …

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Hearing loss is connected to a number of other health conditions. Several studies have indicated a link between it and cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Arthur Wingfield, who teaches Neuroscience at Brandeis University, has been studying cognitive aging and the link between …

During the past several months, we’ve all learned the importance of being diligent about physical distancing, wearing a face covering and washing our hands. With the upcoming flu season, it’s even more necessary to keep up with these critical protocols. Pacifica Senior Living practices stringent precautions and assists residents with …