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Got Migraines? June Is Migraine Awareness Month

Most of us have experienced headaches from time to time. A smaller number of us have experienced migraines. June is Migraine Awareness Month, so it’s an ideal time to call attention to the effect of migraines. First, let’s start with a definition of migraines, as defined by the Migraine Research Foundation. Migraines are “an extremely…

Community Spotlight: Dr. Karen Draper of The Hearing Spa

Your hearing is something that you might take for granted until you begin to lose it. Although some hearing loss is inevitable as we get older, regular care for any sudden hearing changes and hearing loss that affects our ability to enjoy life need a review from a hearing professional. The Hearing Spa is the…

Here Are the Signs of a Stroke–and How to Act FAST

Do you know the signs of a stroke—and what to do if you suspect someone is having a stroke? Rapid management of a stroke is crucial to prevent permanent damage or even death. In fact, strokes are the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., and every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke.…

5 Family Fun Ideas in and Around Orlando That Don’t Involve Theme Parks

Orlando, Florida, gets more than 50 million visitors each year. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’ve probably felt like you were with all of them at once in the ticket line. Orlando bills itself as the Theme Park Capital of the World, and that’s great for occasional thrills with family and friends.…

Sometimes, there’s a gradual realization that our parents are aging and need additional help from their children. Other times, a specific event—such as an accident or sudden health change—can transform the role of a child to caregiver. Either way, the transition is never easy. If your parents are newly in need of additional help and…

May Is Better Speech and Hearing Month—Here’s How to Take Care of Your Hearing

Just how good is your hearing? Considering that 20% of Americans have some degree of hearing loss, it may not be as strong as you think. In honor of Better Speech and Hearing Month in May, here are a few facts about our hearing—and how you can take better care of this important sense. One…

Community Spotlight: EJ Semmerling of Edward Jones

Deciding how to save and invest your money for retirement can be hard to understand. That’s where it helps to have a trusted adviser to lead the way, like EJ Semmerling of Edward Jones. A Chicago and Tampa area native, Semmerling earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida and his MBA at the…