Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Learn what you can. Do what you can. Every day, heart patients suffer the consequences of choices they make in their lives and the damaging effects our modern day lifestyle can have on their health. We’d like to do all we can to interrupt the harmful cycle of cause and …
Read More »Why Is My Face So Red?
By Steven T. Powell, MD and Dori Hite,MPAS,PA-C – We’ve all been there: an embarrassed moment, an extra hard work out, a brief loss of temper. It happens to the best of us, and even the best of us have suffered from the occasional red face. But what about those …
Read More »Facial Plastic Surgery Can Build CONFIDENCE!
George is a singer, performer, and a family man. And he did not feel confident about his appearance on stage. Cosmetic surgery has evolved and both men and women alike are taking advantage of new technology and less invasive techniques! For George Shelton, his experience at ImageLift was AMAZING! At …
Read More »Breast MRI – A Helpful Addition to Screening Mammography
Sometimes mammography by itself is not enough to get a complete health picture and further testing is required. Breast MRI is a painless, radiation-free test that uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce exceptionally detailed two-dimensional images of the breasts to provide more information than mammography alone. …
Read More »Deal with the Fear First
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 …
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