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By Stacy Roberts, Founder of Hempra The benefits of hemp-derived CBD products have escalated in popularity. People are interested in CBD to relieve pain, help them sleep, increase overall health and wellness, and to simply chill. Without the psychoactive component of THC, CBD is the safer alternative that promotes many …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY It’s that time of year! As schedules get a bit busier, we are thrilled to experience so much fun in December for the holidays. There is no better way to celebrate local, than to experience what Ocala has to offer this holiday …

By Adam Bruno, Certified Financial Fiduciary® There really is a purpose behind required minimum distributions (RMD) of tax-advantaged retirement accounts. IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans feature tax-deferred income contributions and earnings growth throughout the lifetime of the account. There’s just one catch — when you take money out of that …

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 …