By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Do you have pain with your periods or pelvic pain or with intimacy? It may be endometri­osis. What is endometriosis? The endome­trium is a mucous membrane that lines the uterus. The endometrial tissue and cells normally grow and shed within the uterus during the female reproduc­tive …

As the aging population of Americans grows, adjustments must be made to the way healthcare services are managed and provided. One of those major changes rolled out last year when Medicare allowed total knee replacement surgery to be eligible for payment in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting as of …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Did you know that 10% of women in their childbearing years have endometriosis? The actual number is probably much higher because it often goes undiagnosed. The endometrium is a mucous membrane that lines the uterus. The endometrial tissue and cells normally grows and sheds within the …

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE …

Cataracts are an exceptionally common problem, especially as we age. Past age 60, many people find their vision becoming muted, distorted or blurred as cataracts form. Since our region is richly populated with folks who are living full and interesting lives into their 70s, 80s and 90s, there is a …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery If you’ve noticed that your legs, ankles, or feet are beginning to look darker, show redness or small dots that resemble a rash, you will want to seek out medical diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. These symptoms are often associated with cardiovascular disease. …

Flower displays, teddy bears, and heart-shaped candy boxes—Valentine’s Day certainly knows how to make an entrance. However, there’s much more to celebrate in February than Cupid. In fact, there’s an entire month’s worth. February is American Heart Month: the perfect time to learn about the risks associated with heart disease …

By Stacy Roberts, Founder of Hempra Research recently shows that CBD may significantly reduce the symptoms of COVID, as well as play a role in prevention of the virus. The COVID viruses’ effects were proven to be blocked by CBD when given at high purity rates and concentrations. It is …

By Adam Bruno, Author of They Lied: The Real Cost of Your Retirement Americans made more charitable donations in 2020 than in 2019. In fact, gifts soared to a record $471 billion – a 5.1% increase from the prior year. This is even more remarkable given the fact that the …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY In today’s ever-changing world, virtual reality, virtual training, virtual communication, etc have all become common place. This virtual technology also has made its mark in real estate and has proven to reduce 40% of wasteful real estate visits. For the seller and …