Feeling like your energy’s been running on empty? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) might be your ticket to a life recharge! With two locations in Ocala and one location in Lady Lake, Recharge Clinics are the experts in creating tailor-made HRT plans to get you back to feeling fabulous. Whether you’re …
Read More »Caregiving Impacts Your Health
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …
Read More »A Healthy Body = A Healthy Mind
By Brooklynn Curley, APRN-C Long ago; Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, once said, “let thy food be thy medicine”. This is a powerful quote that still holds true today. March is my favorite month and not only because it is my birthday month. March represents National Nutrition Month, and this …
Read More »Understanding Cancer Risk as We Age: Tips for Prevention During Healthy Aging Month
“With age comes wisdom” is a well-known saying reflecting the common belief that we gain valuable knowledge and insight as we get older. However, as we add more candles to our birthday cakes, we also increase our risk of developing cancer. While cancer can occur at any age, the likelihood …
Read More »High Cholesterol = High Risk for Debilitating Diseases
Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the blood stream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body over produces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is …
Read More »Finally, There’s Real Relief for Lower Back Pain
Dr. Sunil Panchal When you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest …
Read More »How to Manage the Flare-Ups of Gout
Gout, a painful form of arthritis, affects millions of individuals in the United States. Characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling, and redness in the joints, gout primarily targets your feet and hands, but can also affect other joints and tendons and even your kidneys. Lifestyle and diet …
Read More »Observing World Lung Cancer Day: The Truth About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1, aims to educate the public about the disease, share strategies to reduce risk and provide support to …
Read More »Dispelling Hospice Care Myths
Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Unfortunately, there are misguided notions about what hospice is and many myths continue to surface. Here we seek to help you better understand hospice care and dispel some of the common myths so that you and your loved ones can make better informed decisions …
Read More »Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What’s the Difference
Samuel Alfano, D.O. In the realm of cognitive health, two terms often intermingle, causing confusion: Alzheimer’s and dementia. While they are related, understanding their distinctions is crucial for proper diagnosis, treatment, and support. Grasping the contrast between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia not only aids those living with these conditions but …
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