Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
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 …
Read More »September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian cancer is a disease in which malignant or cancerous cells are found in the ovaries. An ovary is one of two small, almond-shaped organs located on each side of the uterus that store eggs or germ cells and produce female hormones estrogen and progesterone. There are many types of …
Read More »Don’t let Oral Cancer Sneak Up on you!
Cancer. We hear about it almost every day, whether in the paper, on the news, or by word of mouth. Rarely do we acknowledge that cancer can affect us personally. This frightening disease comes in various forms. Commonly talked about types are lung cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, and breast …
Read More »The Q&A on MRI
What is MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a powerful magnet and radio frequency to process data and send it to a computer, which in turn creates high-quality images of interior views of the body. MRI’s detailed views have allowed it to replace exploratory …
Read More »We Are CarePatrol
Today’s senior care options are expanding but not as fast as the population is growing. The oldest baby boomer turned 65 years old in 2011. So what? That means, after that occurrence, 10,000 boomers turn 65 every single day! In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior. In 2020, …
Read More »Man Up: Know Your Risk and Prevent Heart Disease
The list of the biggest health threats for men is surprisingly short: heart disease, cancer, accidents, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and suicide. One thing each of these threats have in common in that prevention pays off. It is no surprise that heart disease tops this list …
Read More »TIRED? OVERWEIGHT? HEADACHES OR PAIN?
THERE IS A NEW SOLUTION IN TOWN. Introducing a comprehensive wellness practice that specializes in your total health. Ocala Chiropractic and Wellness is different from any practice you have been before. When you walk in you are warmly welcomed personally by Dr.Grove or his wife, Lauren. Ocala Chiropractic and …
Read More »August Is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month!
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month—a great signal for you to get your child’s eyes checked before school starts. It’s almost back-to-school time and you’re prepared with your child’s enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations–but what about their eyes? Join us as we observe Children’s Eye Health and …
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