Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Dr. Ashley Cauthen Dry skin, also known as xerosis, is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages and skin types. It occurs when the skin loses moisture and becomes dehydrated, leaving it feeling tight, rough, and sometimes even flaky or cracked. Although dry skin is often …
Read More »Navigating End-of-Life Decisions
The Role of Hospice Palliative Care and Strategic Planning By Steve Schneider, MBA – CEO, Securenet Financial, LLC. As we navigate the complex journey of life, we inevitably confront the reality of mortality. When faced with terminal illness, the importance of hospice palliative care becomes clear. This specialized medical care …
Read More »THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR CONTACT LENS CHECK-UPS: ENSURING LONG-TERM EYE HEALTH
Contact lenses allow people to see with incredible clarity without the limitations of glasses. However, ongoing contact lens use can lead to minor complications like dry eye and eyelid inflammation to more serious ones, such as keratitis (infection) and corneal abrasion. That’s why regular contact lens check-ups are essential for …
Read More »Stress Management for Your Heart: Why it’s Critical
T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC We all know it’s imperative to keep ourselves healthy through exercise, eating right, and warding off viruses and infections. However, one of the most overlooked stressors on our hearts is—anxiety. According to the American Heart Association, “More research is needed to determine how stress contributes to …
Read More »Vestibular Balance Issues Should Not be Ignored:
A Physical Therapy Method has Helped Countless Individuals Find Restoration At least 50 percent of the U.S. population will develop a balance issue, at some point in their lives. Balance disorders typically happen to the aging population, between the ages of 50 to 75, and most of these are related …
Read More »Heartfelt Health: Nurturing Couples Wellness This Valentine’s Day
By Elizabeth Mello, Executive Director As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples focus on expressing their love through romantic gestures and thoughtful gifts. While these are wonderful ways to celebrate, it’s equally important to prioritize the health and well-being of both partners. This Valentine’s Day, consider embracing a holistic approach to …
Read More »Do You Need Knee Replacement Surgery? What You Should Know
By Sergio Martinez, D.O. When it comes to joint replacement, one of the main conditions that orthopedic surgeons see and treat daily is knee pain. Arthritis is one of the primary causes of knee pain in the aging population. Your Knees Withstand Remarkable Pressure on a Daily Basis Walking, standing, …
Read More »Supportive Care Improves Quality of Life
Submitted 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 …
Read More »What’s Your Diet?
By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …
Read More »Wholehearted
By Jodi Thomas I love Valentine’s Day. Not just the flowers and the chocolate and all that good stuff, but I have always loved the idea of celebrating love . . . and on a trivial note, seeing all the pink and red hearts just makes me happy for some reason. …
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