For today’s seniors, the desire to stay at home is strong. In fact, the modern elderly population is much different from its past counterparts. Almost 90% of people over 65 want to live in their home and community as long as possible, according to a report by the AARP Public …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. Oxygen is …

I wake up each morning to the sweet smile of my husband. He is right there as I amble out of the bed and trip on the dog. He is next to me as we brush our teeth. He waits patiently by my side as I brew the coffee. He …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, we’re getting closer to the spookiest time of year. While the month of October is known for scary costumes and horror movies, there’s nothing more terrifying than these two words: hair loss. The scariest thing …

By Isuruni Sonnadara, MD Primary Care at IMA Medical Group Staying protected from the flu is an important part of staying healthy throughout the year. For older adults, influenza can be much more serious. As we age, changes in the immune system can make it harder to fight infections. At …

The scene repeats itself in homes and neighborhoods everywhere. Parents bring home their newborn bundle of joy, excited but exhausted, wondering how to keep their babies safe through the night. Parents may be tempted to rely on family tradition or hand-me-down wisdom to decide where their babies sleep. But there …

More than 300,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For them, survival marks the beginning of a new journey, one that is deeply personal, often misunderstood, and rarely linear. Long after treatment ends, the body holds on. To fatigue. To scar tissue. To stiffness. To …

Central Florida is facing something it rarely sees: a growing outbreak of dengue fever spread by local mosquitoes. Florida has recorded nearly 200 locally acquired dengue cases this year, the most on record, with the largest share in the Tampa Bay area. Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties have declared local …

Any cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but breast cancer can be especially unsettling. The good news is that advances in early detection and treatment are changing the outlook for many people with the disease. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is the most …

By veriMED Health Group Staying protected from the flu is an important part of staying healthy throughout the year. For older adults, influenza can be much more serious. As we age, changes in the immune system can make it harder to fight infections. At the same time, chronic conditions such …