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Dr. Sunil Panchal When you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …

by Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS, Medical Director at Vascular Vein Centers Spider veins (also called telangiectasias) are small superficial blood vessels in the skin. They get their name because their appearance is similar to that of a spider web. They most commonly appear as blue or purple spider web-like …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …