Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
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, …
Read More »Introducing Stedman Clinical Trials: An Organization Dedicated to Finding New Treatment Options and a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
Unfortunately, we all know someone that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The devastating effects of losing not only memory, but the “wholeness” of the individual can be overwhelming. Nearly 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Experts estimate that an Alzheimer’s …
Read More »New Year – New Body: Freeze Away Your Problem Areas
By Dr. J. David Holcomb, M.D. You’ve probably heard about CoolSculpting from magazines, online, social media, or perhaps on a television program. The reason that its popularity has grown exponentially over the past few years is because of the results that it provides. What exactly is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared …
Read More »Natural Remedies for Real Estate Woes
By Toni Hedstrom, P.A., Owner REALTOR® Your North Hillsborough, South Pasco County Real Estate Specialist The ‘Buying a Home’ Blues You have had tons of training via HGTV! You feel you are ready to take on the real estate world! There are ways to make this process a less painful …
Read More »Inpatient Rehabilitative Therapy
Inpatient rehabilitative therapy allows patients to heal in a relaxing, safe environment. If an individual has multiple injuries trauma, surgical complications, or has suffered a stroke or heart attack, it’s usually a good idea to seek inpatient rehabilitation rather than outpatient. This way, the patient and his or her team will …
Read More »LOVE — L is for the way you Look at me, O is for the only one I see, V is for…Vaginal Atrophy?
Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG During February, love is marketed to us day and night, so what if the love we’re experiencing seems less like an intense flame and more like a smoldering wick? In relationships, sexual intimacy is a common issue that many couples suffer with, and they often do so …
Read More »Men & Women Have Distinctive Cardiac Symptoms: What You Should Know
Men and women share some of the same symptoms of an impending heart attack, but many individuals are unaware of their risk factors and indicators. Heart disease is the narrowing of the arteries over time, due to a build-up of plaque that can in some cases cause a complete blockage of …
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