Ocala

By Elizabeth Mello, Executive Director March marks the arrival of National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Initiated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this month-long observance provides an opportune moment to reflect …

Emsella is a non-invasive treatment option for urinary incontinence, offering a groundbreaking solution for individuals seeking relief without surgery or medication. Using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology, Emsella stimulates deep pelvic floor muscles, helping to strengthen and restore muscle tone. This treatment is ideal for patients suffering from stress incontinence, …

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 …

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 …

By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. Planning for retirement is not merely a task for the elderly; it’s a crucial aspect of financial wellness that individuals should engage in at any age. In today’s dynamic economic landscape, where uncertainties abound, having a concrete retirement plan is indispensable. …

For the last 16 years, Patrick Smith has served Clermont as a local estate planning attorney and occasional radio guest host. It’s the last year, though, that has brought his knowledge and outreach to the entire state and across the country — this time returning as host of his own …

By Pastor Timothy Neptune The first step is to realize that you really do NEED friends. Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived said, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Prov. 27:17 That means that we make each other better. It seems pretty important to God that …

Smoking, excess body weight and alcohol consumption are the leading risk factors for cancer—and the most preventable, according to the American Cancer Society. While this information is well known to health care professionals, the U.S. Surgeon General recently recommended that warning labels be placed on alcohol products to help make …

Your heart beats about 100,000 times per day, pumping life-sustaining blood throughout your body. Yet, despite its tireless service, many of us unknowingly put this vital organ at risk through poor dietary choices and weight management. Understanding the intricate relationship between heart health, body weight, and nutrition can be the …

A Life with Joint Pain As the pain pandemic continues more joints everywhere are losing their mojo. Over 500 million people are impacted by osteoarthritis (OA) worldwide. Joint pain changes the way people feel and act. Luckily there is plenty of support outside of medication. Sometimes the thought of exercising …