National Nutrition Month® is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, developing good eating habits and staying physically active. Did you know a healthy lifestyle can lessen your chances of developing cancer? Nearly 2 million Americans will be …

How Competitive Edge Performance Supports Seasonal Residents Staying in the Tampa Bay area to soak up some sun before Summer? Just because you are taking a break from the winter chill, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health and wellness journey. Competitive Edge Performance (CEP) is dedicated to …

By Elisha Lopez Hey there, fellow health enthusiasts! Welcome back to my world of wellness and wonder. In my last article, I spilled the beans on my family’s epic quest for optimal health. We dove deep into the abyss of burnout, unraveled the mysteries of our genetics, and witnessed the …

According to the US Pain Foundation, research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of …

Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own. It’s important to map out plans to make …

Did you know that 37 million adults have kidney disease and the majority of people do not know they have it? One out of three people are at risk for kidney disease. The kidneys are our primary source of detoxification. These two small organs clean the blood and filter waste …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Many people believe that incorporating omega-3s into their diet will solve their cholesterol woes. But the truth is much more nuanced; it’s not as simple as taking a daily fish oil capsule or drinking a teaspoon of cod liver oil. In this article, we’ll uncover how …

Fall in Love Again with Bauman Medical’s Help by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Want to give your hair some love this month? Consider breaking up with… Combovers (unless you’re a gangster) Baseball caps (when you’re not at a baseball game) Over-the-counter topicals (with a side of towel) Hair growth …

National Caregivers Day is recognized on the third Friday of February each year. It serves as a reminder to express appreciation to the caregivers in our and others’ lives. The Cambridge Dictionary defines a caregiver as someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, ill or disabled. …

By Katie Keel – Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner February! The season of love! I wanted to start by giving you a few reasons to love your skin that you probably weren’t familiar with, and probably didn’t think you could “love” as they involve blood vessels, bacteria, and your sweat! The blood …