Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE …
Read More »Hearing Loss: Types, Causes, and Solutions
If you are experiencing hearing loss, it’s important to see an audiologist. Audiologists are trained to get you the best outcome and resolution for your specific condition. If you’ve noticed that it’s difficult to hear conversations in a noisy atmosphere, or you feel the need to adjust your television volume …
Read More »Are You Struggling with Your Daily Routine? Quality Sleep Promotes Optimal Aging, Overall Health and Weight Management
Learn more about How BioPro+ CortiSleep PM Can Help. Is your daily routine suffering or are you having a difficult time finding enough energy to muddle through your tasks, job, obligations, or exercise goals? You’re not alone, as we age, our energy levels often take a nosedive, but despite what …
Read More »Love Really is in the Air
By Ginger Lettelleir An ideal Valentine’s Day isn’t just about sipping champagne in a romantic restaurant. It’s not about red roses and chocolates either. It’s about sharing the idea of romance and showing how much, you care to that special someone in your life. Why not treat your love to …
Read More »The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Amniotic, Placental, and Umbilical “Stem Cells”
By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Utilizing birth tissues to harvest stem cells for orthopedic and other areas of medicine is an exciting topic. However, there are currently no FDA-approved uses for allogeneic (coming from someone else) stem cell products other than cord blood or bone marrow transplantations after certain …
Read More »Improve Your Health with a Buddy
You’ve been diagnosed with a chronic health condition. Now what? In most cases we get sick and eventually recover, but it’s different with a chronic diagnosis such as diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease. Your constant tiredness, discomfort or pain may not always be understood by others. The limits on lifestyle …
Read More »St. Anthony’s Robotic Technology Helps St. Petersburg Woman Become a Two-Time Cancer Survivor
Cancer is no stranger to Elaine Healy. “My mother died at 66 from lung cancer,” Healy, a St. Petersburg resident, said. “And I am a cancer survivor.” In 1999 when she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, Healy was afraid because she didn’t know what the trajectory of the disease would …
Read More »Ways to Prepare for an Active Flu Season
While flu numbers have been low in the last few years, health care experts predict a more active flu season. Early signs show an increase in flu cases throughout the country, including the Tampa Bay area. To help you prepare for the flu season ahead, Dr. Nathan Keith Waldrep, assistant …
Read More »This Year, You Deserve to Make it Your Goal to Reduce Stress
It’s that time of year: fresh starts, new beginnings, resolutions made. With a New Year comes that feeling that we can begin new habits. Certainly, after the endless slog of pandemic concerns, we’ve earned a moment to take a deep breath and relax. No, the pandemic isn’t over, but we’re …
Read More »A BETTER TREATMENT TO INCREASE HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE – WHY IT’S IMPORTANT AS WE AGE
Why Would We Need Growth Hormone Treatment? Our bodies naturally produce human growth hormone (HGH) in the pituitary gland within the brain. Although the primary goal of HGH is to promote healthy growth in adolescence, it’s critical to maintain HGH levels into adulthood. As we age, the decline in HGH …
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