Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
By Alex Anderson Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church – Not long ago I asked my wife a drilling question, “What would be the most important advice you could give to another person who ‘just found out’ that they had cancer?” She went completely silent for a few moments, …
Read More »CROSSFIT VS WEIGHT TRAINING
By Michelle VanOstran – You have finally decided to get in shape, lose weight, and improve overall fitness level, but now the debate between the popular CrossFit and regular old weight training is giving you a headache. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of each and help …
Read More »Look Your Best for Valentine’s Day!
What do people really want on Valentine’s Day? Love, Connection, Smiling, Happiness? Are you looking to rekindle your relationship, or start a new one altogether? Looking and feeling your best can give you the confidence you need! The best place to start this Valentine’s Day is with YOU! The experts …
Read More »Not All Skin Care Products Are Created Equal
By Steven T. Powell, MD – It seems as though there are skin care products available in just about every store you shop in these days. With so many products available, trying to decide which products will work for your particular skin type and skin problems can be an overwhelming …
Read More »Understanding Pelvic Prolapse
By Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG The problem of female incontinence and female Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is as old as humanity itself. Sadly, however, it remains hugely under reported. Just the fact that one is of the female gender is in itself a risk factor. Therefore, contrary to popular belief, …
Read More »Is Sugar Increasing Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Hampton Manor Assisted Living – The average person consumes approximately 156 lbs. of added sugar each year according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This sneaky ingredient is riddled throughout the grocery aisles and may seem nearly impossible to avoid. It is in practically every processed food in some …
Read More »Gearing up for the New Year Diet – Exercise
The New Year is fast approaching and the #1 resolution is to lose weight and exercise. Unfortunately these resolutions are quickly broken within a month because people put so much stress on themselves to lose weight and be fit. The best type of diet is no diet but a life …
Read More »Are You Avoiding Intimacy Due to Painful Intercourse?
By Uzoma Nwaubani, MD, FACOG – Painful sex (dyspareunia) is a medical condition that countless women face. It may lead them to quietly suffer or avoid sexual activity or intimacy with their partners. Fortunately, there are relatively simple solutions to obtain relief of sexual pain. The goal of diagnosis and …
Read More »DON’T SPEND YOUR HOLIDAY IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM
The holidays are one of the busiest times to go to the hospital emergency room. Instead of wasting your precious family time, when you have an urgent need go to 441 Urgent Care instead. They are the “after hours” of health care – the weekends and evenings when your regular …
Read More »Dry Mouth
Does your dentist know which medications you are taking? Are they causing your dry mouth and other oral concerns? Chronic dry mouth is a common problem that affects about 25% of all adults. It is not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of …
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