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Staying in your home and aging in place sometimes sounds like a fantastic plan to numerous seniors, but the stark reality is, there are many pitfalls to this theory. For example, safety is a concern, increasing electric bills, annual upkeep, unexpected leaks, and faulty appliances are just the beginning of …

Dr. Kelly Hansen, Au.D. and Dr. Nikki Goldowski Richa, Au.D. Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors. This is …

By Dr. Mayrene Hernández, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida When health issues arise, people often have to decide where best to seek medical attention, with urgent care and the emergency room being potential destinations. But for more Floridians, their smartphone is now the preferred way to see and talk …

Take Ownership of Your Health There is an incredible trend emerging, people are taking back control of their healthcare. Restore Carrollwood provides you with powerful services that will help you take ownership of your health, wellness, and recovery. Their services have the potential to help you perform at your best, …

By DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Most men are known to put off going to the doctor; however, going to a medical provider is crucial for prevention, early diagnosis, successful treatment outcomes, and quality of life. We’ve all heard the statistics that heart disease, lung and prostate cancer are men’s most common …

Let’s face it: There’s a lot of misinformation in the relatively new CBD industry. Exactly how much CBD is in the product? What concentration of CBD is necessary to be effective? How can you be sure the product is working? “These were our concerns as well, as we began to …

By Al Roach Until a few years ago (well, more like 30), I never really worried about what I ate. I’m from the south (meat, potatoes, gravy), and I ate food that tasted good. That was the only criteria. Words like “nutritious food” never really entered my mind or my …

By Robert J Farnell, Licensed Massage Therapist Because the general population is so well informed of health and wellness options, most of us know that massage is not just a leisurely activity that the rich and famous enjoy to pamper themselves, but an actual wellness component to healthy living. Massage helps …

Approximately 3 million people each year are diagnosed with disc herniations. When the inside of the spinal disk, which is a soft gel-like substance called nucleus pushes through the vertebrae, this is known as disc herniation. It causes the disc to seep through a crack in the boney exterior (annulus). …

For most individuals, weight loss is often a very long journey with many turns, twists, and bumps in the road. 70 million adults are obese in the U.S., and even more are considered overweight. Being overweight can cause significant health issues. It can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, …