Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By David Ebner – Staff Writer The world will never forget the momentous day when four young men from Liverpool, England, walked onto the stage of the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. The Fab Four strolled onstage, squinting in the glare of the lights and smiling at the squealing fans, …
Read More »Dealing with Sciatica Shooting Down the Leg?
Don’t pay thousands for spinal decompression! By Compton Chiropractic Care – Sciatica is a pain that you would not want to wish on your worst enemy. It is described as a sharp and shooting pain travels down the leg, but most people experiencing the symptoms will de-scribe it as a …
Read More »Dr. Anand Kesari Offers Innovative Full Spectrum Endoscopy Procedure
for Improved Early Detection of Colon Cancer Gastro-Colon Clinic is one of the first in the nation to use EndoChoice’s Fuse™ endoscope system to reduce the ‘miss rate’ of lesions during colonoscopy Although colonoscopy exams prevent many colon cancer deaths1 and are the gold standard, for detecting colorectal cancers,2 the …
Read More »Annual Screening Mammograms Prevent Advanced Breast Cancer
By Dr. Amanda Aulls Approximately 230,000 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the end of the year. Three million women currently have a history of invasive breast cancer. Twenty percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under 50. Forty percent are over 65. Most …
Read More »InterCommunity Cancer Center Urges Men to Be Proactive About Prostate Health During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is a very important month for men, and not just because it’s the start of football season. InterCommunity Cancer Center (ICCC) reminds everyone it’s also Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a good time for men to talk to their doctor about prostate cancer screening. How Common Is Prostate Cancer? It’s …
Read More »Protecting Your Skin from Sun Damage
Is Sun Exposure Really Bad for You? Sun exposure in small amounts has benefits—mainly vitamin D production and mood elevation. However, too much sun exposure is harmful. The sun emits ultraviolet radiation, which is divided into three main types: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is blocked by the atmosphere and …
Read More »Early Cancer Signs Women Should Never Ignore
Diagnostic tools in the medical community have improved so drastically in the past few years that women are more likely to catch cancer before it spreads. Early diagnosis of cancer is key to making a full and complete recovery. The best way to catch cancer early is to keep a …
Read More »Prepare Your Home for Knee Replacement Recovery
After recovering from surgery, you will need to concentrate on adapting to your new knee and getting back to your daily activities. The rehabilitation time for a total knee replacement typically lasts twelve weeks. However, for some it can extend to six months. Since you are likely to spend most …
Read More »National Cholesterol Education Month
Too much cholesterol in the blood is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke—leading causes of death in the United States. One way to prevent these diseases is to detect cholesterol and treat it when it is found. And yet, most adults with high cholesterol don’t …
Read More »Preventing Mosquito Bites
By Frank Fraunfelter, MD, FACEP Medical Director, Emergency Services – Munroe Regional Medical Center While Zika cases identified in the U.S. are still primarily related to travel outside the country, the threat has reinforced the importance of preventing mosquito bites. Mosquitoes spread many types of viruses and parasites that can …
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