Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
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 …
Read More »Food Can Heal or Harm – The Choice is Yours
As astonishing as it is, the fact is, nearly 30% of Americans are considered obese. Even more disheartening is that obesity is not only a concern for adults, more and more children are being labeled as overweight or obese. The fast pace of today’s society, busy work schedules, financial concerns, …
Read More »Is Your Home An Easy Break In Target?
If, like many people, you’re concerned about the security of your home, or if you’ve been burgled before and want to stop it happening again, worry not. The following steps will act as a guide to how you can protect your home from break-ins. 1. Create Deterrents to Burglars Deterring …
Read More »Waiting for a Heart Baby Addilyn’s Journey
Two days shy of 26 weeks gestation, Amy & Daniel Jodoin received devastating news during a routine visit to monitor their twin girls. During the echocardiogram, the tech noticed something wrong and asked the doctor to take a look. At that time, Amy was immediately sent to Shands at the …
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