Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Does Breast Density Change Your Risk for Breast Cancer? In an interview, we discussed the concept of breast density with diagnostic radiologist Amanda Aulls. Dr. Aulls suggests that if you find out you have dense breasts, you should discuss potential next steps with your doctor. Each individual woman’s risk for …
Read More »DISPELLING MAMMOGRAM MYTHS InterCommunity Cancer Center and Institute Spotlights Celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Educating Women about the Benefits of Mammograms
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women today. In 2015, an estimated 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women and approximately 40,290 women will die from it. The good news is that with regular …
Read More »Brace Yourself
By Dr. Brett Compton, DC – Compton Chiropractic Care – Compton chiropractic is proud to announce that we are now an authorized dispensing location for Medicare approved braces. When it comes to joints in the body there are two main dysfunctions or causes of pain. As Chiropractic Physicians, our three …
Read More »Fish Oil Da Bomb or Debatable?
What used to be a slam-dunk consensus among medical and health professionals—fish oil capsules are good for you—is now a matter of contentious debate. My how times have changed! Those glistening, gold capsules, thought to do everything from protecting the heart and easing inflammation to improving mental health and lengthening …
Read More »Tips for Healthy Aging!
Have you ever met someone and assumed they were 10-20 years younger than their actual age due to their great energy and wit? Sure, there are the “chosen” ones that are blessed with graceful aging genes. But there are also people who decide to make daily lifestyle changes which help …
Read More »InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute Spotlights New Prostate Screening Guidelines and High-Tech Radiation Treatments for Prostate Cancer
With the advent of sophisticated technologies, the fight against prostate cancer has become highly advanced with its technological capabilities and precise delivery of radiation to tumor sites. However, even the most advanced technologies are rendered obsolete if your prostate cancer is not detected early. September is “National Prostate Cancer Awareness …
Read More »Stress Incontinence Is Nothing To Sneeze At
“Stress incontinence” is a reality for millions of women in America today. The “stress” is not emotional or mental pressures. Rather, it’s physical pressure put on the bladder that can cause urine leakage. Something as simple as a sneeze or a cough might trigger a leak. Standing up suddenly, lifting …
Read More »INTERCOMMUNITY CANCER CENTERS AND INSTITUTE PROVIDES ENERGIZING TIPS TO HELP PATIENTS OVERCOME CANCER FATIGUE
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. Research suggests that anywhere between 70% and 100% of cancer patients getting treatment have fatigue. And about 30% to 50% of cancer survivors have said that their fatigue lasts for …
Read More »SUFFERING FROM NEUROPATHY? OUR DOCTORS CAN HELP!
By Compton Chiropractic Care – Neuropathy, otherwise known by its symptoms of numbness, pins and needles, or even a burning sensation in the extremities, has several causes and is slowly becoming an epidemic in our society. DID YOU KNOW: In 1976, hundreds of otherwise healthy teenagers, reported to emergency rooms …
Read More »Health Tip of the Month… Men, Get the Preventive Medical Tests You Need
Screening tests can find diseases early, when they’re easiest to treat. Talk to your doctor about which preventive medical tests you need to stay healthy. Body Mass Index – Your body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. It is …
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