Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Hospice of Marion County All of us deserve to live as comfortably as possible; however, when an accident, sudden illness or chronic condition takes hold of our lives, comfort may seem impossible or out of reach. In the past decade, hope for relief from acute pain and distressing symptoms …
Read More »Melatonin with Omega-3: Not Just for Sleep
By Bo Martinsen, MD With the prevalence of sleep disturbances on the rise, melatonin is now one of the fastest growing supplements in the USA. But the benefits of melatonin extend far beyond sleep. Researchers today are examining the role of melatonin in cancer medicine, as well as brain and …
Read More »What is Metabolic Syndrome?
By Zhiyi Qiang, Ph.D. NRCC Based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, the top 10 leading causes of death in 2017 in the US were: 1. Heart disease 2. Cancer 3. Accidents 4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) 6. Alzheimer’s disease 7. Diabetes …
Read More »What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
Every year, a significant number of patients see a physician complaining of hand numbness, tingling, and pain. Many of these patients are assumed to have nerve compression in the neck area and come to the doctor’s office with an MRI of the cervical spine. Some may even have had surgery …
Read More »How On-Site Healthcare Improves Quality of Life
The master-planned community of Ave Maria, Florida has been recognized as one of Florida’s fastest growing communities with a focus on an active lifestyle for its residents. Healthcare, however, also plays an important role in the quality of life for its 5,000 residents. Ave Maria is currently home to a walk-in …
Read More »Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Dr. Dariano, D.O. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatments, colorectal cancer is still one of the most frequently diagnosed types of cancer. While incidence is decreasing for the most commonly diagnosed age group population, ages 65-74, the rate is increasing for young and middle-aged adults. According to the American Cancer Society, …
Read More »COLORECTAL CANCER WITH REGULAR SCREENINGS
The number of deaths from colorectal cancer has been dropping steadily in both men and women for several decades, according to the American Cancer Society. The reasons for this decline include early detection and improvements in screening methods; yet, many choose to either postpone or totally skip these potentially life-saving …
Read More »SCOUT-ing Out New Ways to Improve Breast Surgery
For decades, wire localization has been the preferred method for radiologists to mark a non-palpable tumor identified on a mammogram and/or breast ultrasound. In this procedure, wire markers are used to guide a surgeon to the tumor so they may perform breast-conserving therapy (BCT) such as a lumpectomy to remove …
Read More »Rising Melanoma Rates
By Michael J. Freeman, M.D., PA Even as rates of most other cancers are declining, the rate at which people develop melanoma continues to rise yearly. According to a recent report from the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the CDC, the rates of this deadliest form of skin …
Read More »Assisted Living – All the Comforts… and then some.
At Pacifica Senior Living, we know that residents who can no longer live independently still want to feel independent. As a result, our residences offer the warm feel of a cozy bed and breakfast inn, but with important additions: rooms are thoughtfully customized for safety and special needs and expert …
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