By Dr. Andrew Franklin, DPM, PH.D Toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, affects millions of people each year, causing discolored, thickened, and sometimes painful nails. At Ocala Podiatry, Dr. Andrew Franklin understands how this common condition can impact your confidence and quality of life. The good news is that with …
Read More »The Backbone of Your Health: Essential Tips for Spine Strength and Wellness
By Ali Zarezadeh, MD – Spine Your spine is truly the backbone of your health, serving as the central pillar that supports your body, protects your spinal cord, and enables every movement you make. Despite its importance, many people take their spine for granted until pain strikes. At the UF …
Read More »Stress Management for Your Heart: Why it’s Critical
T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC We all know it’s imperative to keep ourselves healthy through exercise, eating right, and warding off viruses and infections. However, one of the most overlooked stressors on our hearts is—anxiety. According to the American Heart Association, “More research is needed to determine how stress contributes to …
Read More »Drinks and Key Ingredients for Enhancing Blood Circulation
Maintaining optimal blood circulation is crucial for overall health and well-being. Proper blood flow ensures that oxygen, nutrients, and immune cells are efficiently delivered throughout the body, while waste products are removed. In recent years, there has been growing interest in blood circulation drinks – beverages formulated with ingredients believed …
Read More »Four Ways Exercise Protects Your Brain
If you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, scientists will be the first to tell you: It might be time to start getting serious about exercise. Studies have shown that physical exercise is one of eight established ways to reduce dementia risk. Scott Forbes, an associate professor …
Read More »You Make Me Weak in the Knees
By Dr. Chad Rose. DC This Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about a different kind of weakness in the knees – the kind that’s less about romance and more about your joint health. While poets and songwriters have long used “weak knees” as a metaphor for love, at Rose Wellness Clinic, …
Read More »Joints Deserve to be Happy
A Life with Joint Pain As the pain pandemic continues more joints everywhere are losing their mojo. Over 500 million people are impacted by osteoarthritis (OA) worldwide. Joint pain changes the way people feel and act. Luckily there is plenty of support outside of medication. Sometimes the thought of exercising …
Read More »Visceral Fat: The Hidden “Danger Fat” — and the 14-Day Metabolic Reset That Shrinks It
Most people think of belly fat as an aesthetic concern. But the fat that matters most isn’t the pinchable layer under the skin—it’s visceral fat, the metabolically active adipose tissue that accumulates deep inside the abdomen and wraps around your internal organs, including the liver, pancreas, and intestines. Visceral fat …
Read More »Embrace the Year of the Horse…
And Add a Flowing Mane to 2026 with Bauman Medical by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Another day, another year, finally in the books. The shortest days are a thing of the past, holiday shopping is complete, and New Year’s resolutions are ready to be fulfilled. At Bauman Medical, it …
Read More »Staying On Your Feet: Navigating Pickleball’s Popularity for the New Year
By Cedric Tankson, MD – Orthopaedic Surgeon As courts across America fill with enthusiasts embracing the nation’s fastest-growing sport, pickleball continues to capture the hearts of millions—from retirees to young athletes looking for a new challenge. With its accessible learning curve and social appeal, the sport’s surge in popularity has …
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