Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults’ risk of stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Loneliness is increasingly considered a major public health [...]
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital announced today both hospitals have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for their commitment [...]
Stephen Gates tears up as he talks about his 11 grandchildren. That never happened before the stroke. Before suffering a stroke in 2022, Stephen was a fun and affectionate [...]
Diving into Hope Fred "Freddy" Rahming carefully approaches the edge of the Olympic-grade pool at the National Training Center in Clermont. For Freddy, a 51-year-old Eustis resident, this [...]
After starting the meeting and directing the introductions, Bette Lou had to correct one of the newcomers. “You’re not allowed to use the word victim,” Bette Lou says. “I had [...]
Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital are now using the RAPID imaging platform from iSchemaView. This is the most advanced and only FDA-approved imaging software platform for [...]
Over our kitchen pantry door hangs a sign with one word on it: Simplify. It is my reminder to try to avoid overcomplicating my life. It is one of [...]
The simple basics may lead to a better you. Staying as healthy as you can is not rocket science. No, you cannot avoid medical issues, illnesses, and accidents indefinitely, but [...]
Here’s a decade-by-decade look at how men of all ages can lead a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimal well-being. Writer: James Combs For men, it is no secret that each [...]