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We’ve been forewarned that this year’s storm season is going to be much more active than last years. We can hope and cross our fingers that our coast won’t get hit, but it’s essential to make plans for hurricane season. It’s important to have a plan. • Lists of medication …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your healthcare wishes known is a win for everyone involved in your care. That is why during National Healthcare Decisions Month, healthcare organizations across the country highlight the importance of having advance directives. April 16 is celebrated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. This …

All Americans have some degree of cataract change by the age of 75. As the country’s population advances in years, cataract surgery has become one of the most common surgical procedures, nearing 4 million cases annually. Recent advances in cataract surgery, including computer-assisted eye mapping and laser assisted cataract removal, …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Village and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

By Dan P. Montzka, M.D. March is National Kidney Month! But what do those kidney-bean-shaped organs actually do? Not only do they filter waste products out of blood to create urine, but they also play a vital role in your body’s water regulation, maintain your blood pressure, balance your electrolytes, …

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is caused by your immune system attacking the myelin surrounding the nerves in your brain. It is thought that specific types of B cells and T cells in your body are drivers of the attack. B cells play a central role in MS …

By Elisha Lopez Hey there, fellow health enthusiasts! Welcome back to my world of wellness and wonder. In my last article, I spilled the beans on my family’s epic quest for optimal health. We dove deep into the abyss of burnout, unraveled the mysteries of our genetics, and witnessed the …

Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own. It’s important to map out plans to make …

Fall in Love Again with Bauman Medical’s Help by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Want to give your hair some love this month? Consider breaking up with… Combovers (unless you’re a gangster) Baseball caps (when you’re not at a baseball game) Over-the-counter topicals (with a side of towel) Hair growth …

By Katie Keel – Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner February! The season of love! I wanted to start by giving you a few reasons to love your skin that you probably weren’t familiar with, and probably didn’t think you could “love” as they involve blood vessels, bacteria, and your sweat! The blood …