Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
It’s hard to believe that it will soon be 2022. While many of us are looking forward to waving goodbye to 2021, there are things that you can and should do now to prepare for the new year ahead. Start scheduling your medical appointments now. Florida is booming, and with …
Read More »Cardiovascular Risk Stratification
By Rajiv K. Sharma, M.D. Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death. In medical care, cardiac risk stratification is essential. Understanding your risk level is imperative to making sure you are receiving appropriate risk reducing therapies, diagnostic testing, and furthermore allows individuals to be informed about …
Read More »Isn’t it Time You Gifted Yourself This Year?
Whether it’s for you or someone you love, facial plastics and aesthetic procedures can improve confidence, motivation, and well-being. Age, stress, toxins, overindulging, getting off track on your fitness journey—These things can contribute to us not feeling so good about ourselves. If you are concerned about the appearance of dull …
Read More »Do We Really Need Sunscreen in the Winter?
The Answer is—a resounding YES, you need sunscreen. One in five people develop skin cancer, and it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. The reason we hear so much advice on wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and avoiding over sun exposure between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, is due in …
Read More »The Best Gift of All
It’s not the little blue box from a certain jewelry store; it’s not the newest version of the never-ending latest versions of phones; it’s not even the big bow on top of a new car (although that is pretty cool!)—It’s time. Connecting with loved ones is the best gift that …
Read More »Hair Loss is Devastating for Many People PRP Helps Restore Hair
Hair loss can be caused by several different factors, age, alopecia, cancer treatments, family history, and various other disorders. No matter what the cause, for many individuals dealing with the loss of hair can be traumatic and devastating. There is a natural way to restore your hair growth, right in …
Read More »Quality Sleep Promotes Healthy Aging, Fat Loss and Mental Clarity
When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. On the other hand, poor sleep leads to adverse effects. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, chronic disease, diabetes, …
Read More »90 Years of Progress to Serve the Community
As a part of the South Pinellas community for 90 years, St. Anthony’s Hospital has provided compassionate care to thousands of patients. And the hospital, which is part of the BayCare Health System, is continuing its commitment to providing health care to all in our community with the construction of …
Read More »In The United States, Diabetes is an Epidemic. New Treatment Options
With staggering numbers, diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and within that vast figure, rests the overwhelming amount of people with prediabetes—89 million. Diabetes is an exorbitant disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year. In addition, it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. If …
Read More »The Holiday Season is Coming: Give Yourself the Gift of Healthy, Glowing Skin
When holidays conjure up thoughts of joyful celebrations with family and friends, but we all know that this time of year also increases stress and overindulging, and our skin is often the first place to show the signs of our hectic schedules. If you are concerned about the appearance of …
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