Ocala

During the next few months, our families will be a little more active than normal with school being out and vacations planned for the near future. We will soon be enjoying, excursions, playing on the beach, visiting the parks, and barbecuing a lot more often. With all of this extra activity, …

By Gil Cortes, MD, FAAD Ultraviolet, or UV rays, are part of the invisible energy that comes from the sun. UVA (aging) rays account for 95% of our sun exposure. They cause skin aging and contribute to skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate deeply into the skin layers, damaging collagen and …

In Florida, our warm weather starts way before the rest of the country. We’re experiencing hot summer temperatures in the beginning of spring in many cases, and the heat continues into the autumn months. With warm weather in full swing, many people are looking for ways to escape the sultry heat. …

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a diagnostic tool that uses a powerful magnetic field and radio frequencies to capture data that is sent to a specialized computer, which produces highly detailed images of joints, soft tissues and bones. MRI’s ability to capture musculoskeletal (MSK) structures and tissues makes it a …

By John H. Piccin Tires come in all varieties. Without getting into all different types of tires, let’s concentrate on the everyday tires on your two or four door sedan, SUV or pick-up truck. First of all, you should frequently check to make sure your tires are properly inflated. Tire pressure …

We’ve all heard the jokes about how men never want to ask for directions, and they avoid the doctor like the plague, but when it comes to men’s health, going to a healthcare provider is crucial for prevention, early diagnosis, successful treatment outcomes, and quality of life. June is Men’s Health …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County There are currently over 40 million people in the U.S. aged 65+ and this number is anticipated to double by 2050. As a result, demand for durable medical equipment (DME) is in higher demand for this segment of the population due to normal aging ailments, …

As of 2019, there are over 15 million cancer survivors in the United States, and approximately two million of them have survived for 20 years or longer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Some of the reasons cancer survival rates have dramatically increased over the past two decades can be …

Whether you’ve been to Europe in the past or if you’re making the decision to finally book your dream vacation there, it can be overwhelming. Deciding where to go, how long to stay and what to see are easier to choose when an expert traveler can give you advice. That’s where …

It’s only natural that a visit to the emergency room sparks anxiety about the issue itself, tests and fear of all the unknowns associated with an unexpected health issue. Emergency rooms are designed to be a safe place for individuals seeking immediate and significant medical attention. The Villages® Regional Hospital …