By Sharon A. Bassett Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to give your home a deep clean and prepare it for sale. Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or just want to freshen things up, spring cleaning and staging can help you attract potential …

To keep up with the health care needs of this growing community, two BayCare hospitals have worked to expand cardiac services. Recently, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, in Riverview, opened its fourth cardiac catheterization laboratory. And in Winter Haven, Winter Haven Hospital’s Bostick Heart Center held a ribbon cutting to christen its …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever fallen for an April Fool’s joke? Last year on April 1, 7-Eleven introduced its Tiny Gulp (7-ounce) drink for just 7 cents. It was touted as being better for your health, and the cup could be used as a water dish …

Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which in turn interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) are what create dopamine and the deterioration of …

By Ravi Chandra, MD, FRCS – The Vein Center of North Florida Venous insufficiency is a condition that affects the veins in the legs, causing them to become weak or damaged and unable to properly circulate blood back to the heart. This condition can lead to a range of symptoms …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Making your healthcare wishes known is a win for everyone involved in your care. That’s why during National Healthcare Decisions Month, healthcare organizations across the country highlight the importance of having advance directives. April 16 is celebrated as National Healthcare Decisions Day. This is …

Many people who experience tinnitus find it annoying, distracting, or even distressing. If there’s a problem, there has to be a cure, and we’re aiming to find it. Like many other conditions that affect the hearing, tinnitus can also affect your quality of life. Many people who have tinnitus claim …

Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? – Urgency to get to the restroom in time – Increased frequency of urination – Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate – Wearing adult protective undergarments or pads – Inability …

It began four decades ago on a sunny Saturday morning by the Gulf of Mexico, alongside the sprawling shoreline and asphalt of Fort DeSoto Park. Some 30 professional triathletes and 500 age-group competitors were poised to compete in a new event – the Tampa Bay Triathlon, sponsored by the U.S. …

As a busy mom of five, 36-year-old Alyssa Fisher didn’t spend much time thinking about her own health. She felt fine. She led an active life, working as a nurse, homeschooling her children, swing dancing with her husband on an occasional date and spending time with friends at church. While …