Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Each October, a diversity of organizations, businesses and individuals take part in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to heighten public knowledge about the symptoms and treatment of this disease. Why the focus on breast cancer, and why does it have its own awareness month? One reason is because breast cancer …
Read More »INTRODUCING FINANCIAL CAREGIVERS
Understanding the need for personal financial oversight Caregiving involves more than just providing assistance with medical problems. It also includes helping your loved ones manage his or her finances to ensure that he or she will be able to pay for needed care and live more comfortably. Often times, these …
Read More »URGENT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT THE MOST
They are the “after hours” of health care – the weekends and evenings when your regular doctor’s office is closed and a trip to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Perhaps you suffered a minor cut or injury from a fall and you don’t want to wait all night or all …
Read More »Don't Forget Your Test – New Technology Reminds Patients to Get Important Diagnostics
By Dr. Harvey Kaufman, Senior Medical Director, Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services. Three quarters of healthcare costs in the U.S. are attributed to management of chronic diseases. To a large extent, this is because chronic diseases, like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, are prevalent. For …
Read More »No Vein, No Pain
Varicose veins. Not only are they unappealing, they can also be painful, causing aching, restlessness and heaviness of the affected legs. Due to insufficient blood flow to the affected area and surrounding areas, they may cause swelling and changes to the skin including itching, eczema and skin ulcers. Long thought …
Read More »Sit Up! Stand Up Straight!
Is your posture poor? Are people frequently reminding you to sit up or stand up straight? There are many reasons why your posture may not be as straight as an arrow. In general, prolonged posture whether sitting at a desk, driving or even reading can lead to slow but significant …
Read More »Nutri Maqui
Superfruits blend offers numerous health benefits packed into one fluid ounce serving. Fresh on the heels of its successful debut product launch, Bergamonte, Nutri Lifescience launched Nutri Maqui, a delicious superfruits blend, featuring the benefits of maqui berry blended with several other key high-antioxidant fruits. The supplement, available in an …
Read More »Caring For Others Starts with Caring For Yourself
Nothing says love like a caring hug – and there’s one quick squeeze that could actually save your life. It’s easy to focus attention on the people who matter most in your life and forget to include yourself, but your health impacts everyone who cares about you. One of the …
Read More »BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – DISPELLING MAMMOGRAM MYTHS
InterCommunity Cancer Centers and Institute 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 2014, an estimated 262,270 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be …
Read More »Exotic Fruits Contain Natural Health Benefits
Imagine a superfood — not a drug — powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease, boost your immune system and, for an added bonus, increase your energy. Did we mention that there are no side effects? You’d surely stock up on a lifetime …
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