Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Getting the most from your health plan is important to many seniors, but it is not always easy to navigate your way through all of the benefit plans and options. Your plan choices may vary depending on the county in which you live, the medical conditions you have, and your …
Read More »pillows for your feet?!
Injectables are not just for your face feet Are you struggling with foot pain? Wearing fashionable but painful shoes has to be one of the most difficult choices to make in the morning. Many women believe their stilettos and pumps are responsible for causing deformities like hammertoes and bunions. Not …
Read More »“Cut” your tub?
Why this easy, inexpensive project can add serious home safety One Day Bath’s TubcuT® adds convenience and protection for all ages When was the last time you faced the need for a home project that you knew would absolutely solve your problem and also go easy on your wallet? For …
Read More »Do You Know the Symptoms of a Stroke?
How to Recognize and Identify the Signs of a Stroke Knowing the signs and symptoms of an impending stroke can save lives. Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, …
Read More »Goodbye Wrinkles, Hello Dysport
Are you tired of people asking you if you’re mad? Does your makeup settle into the lines across your forehead? Do you feel like your crow’s feet look more like pterodactyl feet? There is an easy solution for all of these problems…. it’s called Dysport and you are about to …
Read More »Benefits of Multi-Therapy Approach to Hair Loss
By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Treatment Options Hair loss science is progressing very rapidly and there have been several recent medical advancements that are improving the quality of hair restoration as well as helping patients assess in advance how at risk they might be. A few of the exciting …
Read More »Back pain "Symptoms are the cries of the suffering organs"
Among the symptom (presentation) pain is the first and foremost and back pain tops the list. A 2017 survey found that 54 percent of U.S. adults had back or neck pain for 5 years or longer and 58 percent of adults with back pain sought medical care for their pain …
Read More »Micropigmentation: the alternative choice that delivers cosmetic results when everything else fails Alopecia treatment
(Part II) In our first Alopecia article (July’s edition), we covered the basic definition of Alopecia and some important elements such as types, treatments and prognosis. In brief, Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss that might be related to natural causes or to a medical disorder. There are …
Read More »A medical center with a complimentary wellness club for seniors: We talk to Tasha Saca, Manager of Patient Experience at Reliance Medical Centers to find out more.
Tasha Saca runs the Reliance Wellness Club with the support of Debbie Freeze, Activity Coach in Lakeland. In this interview with Tasha, I find out what the Reliance Wellness Club is and how it benefits patients. Q: “Can you tell me what the Reliance Wellness Club is?” A: “We created …
Read More »Kids Have Problems with Their Feet Too: Pediatric Foot Care
More than 75% of people in the United States will experience foot disorders. Foot pain, like standing on your feet for extended periods, ill-fitting shoes, hereditary and genetic disorders, excessive exercise, trauma, and diseases cause foot problems, and there are a growing number of children with foot conditions. Pediatric Foot …
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