Because August is National Immunization Awareness Month, Dr. Parveen Vahora sheds light on the HPV vaccination updates. HPV (Human papillomavirus) is thought to affect 80% of sexually active people, and about 79 million people (male and female) are estimated to have the virus. It can cause genital cancers and conditions; …

Home Solutions Real Estate Team Tampa Top Performers When analyzing the median sold price by zip code, this year to date and compared to last year, some areas truly stand out with incredible growth. Although not all areas of Tampa have been so lucky , and some have an interesting …

By Brent Myers, Pastor of Community Life One year ago this very month I found myself in what was seemingly a perpetual series of events that turned our world upside down. It was one of the most difficult times of my life. In a very short span of a couple …

By Lucia Roca, DDS, MDS, Board Certified Periodontist Generally speaking, if you have lost teeth you are a candidate for dental implants. It is important that you are in good health, however, as there are some conditions and diseases that can affect whether dental implants are right for you. For example, …

Our bodies process a lot of toxins and chemicals on a daily basis. From the things we put on our skin to the air pollution we breath and the ingested processed foods or dirty foods (pesticides) sugar, sodium, fats, and alcohol we consume, our livers are in constant overdrive trying to …

Marijuana has been used as an effective and safe medicine for thousands of years in almost all civilizations including the USA. At that time, aspirin, opium, and cocaine were being discovered and touted as better drugs. There was also a financial incentive to outlaw the plant by factory owners who …

Back to school brings lots of sports practices right in the middle of the hottest part of the day. It’s important for coaches, athletes and parents to be aware of how to prevent heat-related illness. To prevent heat illness (i.e. heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke) or even heat stroke …

By Teresa K. Bowman, Of Counsel About a year ago a very nice couple came to see me to discuss long term care planning. Both were dressed nicely and as I introduced myself, the husband told me that his wife had dementia so she might not understand everything being said …

By Lucia Roca, DDS, MDS, Board Certified Periodontist It’s imperative to visit your dentist regularly to keep your teeth healthy. Many people overlook that keeping our gum (gingival) tissues healthy are just as essential. One of the common issues that hygienist and dentist see with their patients is over brushing. …

While more patients turn to medicinal marijuana, some still fear the stigma of yesteryear. It’s no secret that since the passage of Amendment 2, which legalized medical marijuana in Florida, droves of patients have sought relief from medical cannabis. The popularity of medical cannabis among seniors especially has surprised many. …