Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Jennifer M. Jenkins, DO – Family Medicine The second leading cancer in both men and women is LUNG CANCER. According to the American Cancer Society’s Statistics, there will be 228,150 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed and 142,670 deaths from lung cancer this year alone. Despite these grim statistics, nearly …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: 5 Things You Should Know
At this point, most of us know someone that is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Numerous studies and statistics show Alzheimer’s and other related dementias are on the rise. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s latest figures, nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. …
Read More »How I learned how to control and even reverse Osteoporosis
In 2010, I was diagnosed with osteopenia which I learned is the early stages of osteoporosis. While I knew a little about osteoporosis and its debilitating complications, I did my research looking for ways to control this difficult disease. I am an active person and I want to stay that …
Read More »Lung Cancer Update
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. More people die of lung cancer in a year than from breast, prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer combined. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women …
Read More »Top Reasons Why You Should Implement a ‘Preemptive’ Power of Attorney
When you or a loved one is aging, it’s essential to implement a power of attorney (POA) while someone is capable and competent of signing paperwork and evaluating needs. Too often families wait until their parent or spouse is unable to make sound judgments, and then it can be a costly …
Read More »Battling Depression? Think Outside The Pill Box!
By Khaled Bowarshi, M.D. One of the most common ailments that doctors treat annually is depression. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly 15 million people in the United States are affected by depression. While most know of Major Depressive …
Read More »Why Audiologist & Hearing Aid Specialists are NOT the Same
Dr. Kelly Hansen, Au.D. An audiologist is a specialist in hearing. They have studied for many years and are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in the field of hearing. While they do not perform ear surgery, they are experts in diagnosing and finding solutions for children and …
Read More »Why Changes in a Person’s Voice Shouldn’t be Ignored
By Michael Branch, MD Minor hoarseness from a cold or allergies is normal but if the voice changes last for more than three weeks it’s time to make a doctor’s appointment. Being proactive about health conditions is always a good idea. The earlier a disorder is caught, the easier it is …
Read More »PRP Treatment From a Patient’s Perspective
DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Stacy H. and her husband are renovating a home in their spare time. A few months ago, Stacy was helping the contractor lay grout for several hours and started to get severe pain in her right hand. Later she discovered that she had an unyielding case of …
Read More »Painful Intercourse Affects Numerous Women: Your Gynecologist Has Answers
Do you have pain with intercourse? Do you find that lubricants are no longer helping and that your sex life is not as enjoyable as it once was? Dyspareunia (painful sex) is a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA). Whether the menopause was brought on naturally by aging, or surgically, …
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