Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Toni Hedstrom, P.A., Owner REALTOR® Your North Hillsborough, South Pasco County Real Estate Specialist A‘Nip and Tuck’ usually refers to plastic surgery to remove signs of aging on our bodies – but we believe it applies to your home! Your home’s body has an exterior and interior structure that needs …
Read More »Can Looking Better Change Your Mood & Mental State?
By Dr. Kent Kreithen, M.D. In psychology, there have been numerous studies on the social and psychological effects that appearance has on individuals. If we’re feeling insecure, socially withdrawn or having difficulty looking someone in the eyes and maintaining confidence, taking a deeper look at the way we perceive ourselves may …
Read More »Gingivitis, Heart Disease and Other Health Conditions Can Be Interrelated
By Dr. DeLuca When it comes to oral hygiene and dental health, men and women aren’t quite the same. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, nearly 57% of men will develop some form of periodontal disease compared to only 38.4 % of women. In more severe disease states, men have …
Read More »Heart Failure: What You Should Know
While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep …
Read More »Better Intimacy = Better Mood, Better Sleep & Better Health
Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG We’ve heard all of the sayings like, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and we’re much more educated now about healthy diets and the importance of exercise, but what doesn’t garner much attention is the importance of intimacy and sexuality. Being sexually intimate has the …
Read More »Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Consider Joining an Elite Study to Alleviate the Degenerative Effects
Currently, an estimated 27 million people suffer from me osteoarthritis (OA), making it one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S. It is estimated by the year 2030, 72 million Americans will be at high risk for osteoarthritis. Patients with chronic joint pain often think their only …
Read More »Is Cannabis Able to Treat Anxiety Disorders Effectively?
Why is it that some people see the light, while others are constantly reminded of the darkness? The intriguing anatomy and process of our brains help us to better understand the production of fear, anxiety, worry and the decision to take flight or to fight. Anxiety Stress and anxiety are a …
Read More »Colon Cancer Awareness and Nutritional Awareness Month: The importance of Screenings and Diet and what you can do to keep yourself healthy!
The American Cancer Society (ACS) now estimates that colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related death in men and women. The number of people affected by it has increased over the years among more young, and middle-aged adults. Because of these findings, ACS has lowered the recommended screening …
Read More »How Vision Loss Effects Seniors Safety & Quality of Life
Low vision and blindness are common conditions in the elderly population; 6.5 million seniors over the age of 65 have some degree of age-related vision loss. And with this vision loss comes several of risk factors and difficulties. Vision loss and blindness can intensify the following risks and issues: • …
Read More »Lifestyle Choices Help Prevent Cancer
Diet, exercise and getting recommended screenings are some of the ways to lessen your risk of getting cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, certain lifestyle choices can lessen the chances an individual has of developing cancer. However, even though most Americans know that choices such as quitting smoking, …
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