By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Knee replacements are occurring far too often today and the simple truth is that they may be entirely unnecessary. This is mostly due to the fact that effective nonsurgical options now exist and that in some cases, the knee pain may actually be stemming …
Read More »Olympic-Level Training and Physical Therapy Technology Now Available to Residents of Sarasota
At Competitive Edge Performance (CEP), a state-of-the-art physical therapy provider from Tampa, FL, the same elite training and rehabilitation programs used by USA Men’s Gymnastics Olympic team are now available to all Sarasota residents. In this groundbreaking partnership with NeuPTtech, Apex Physical Therapy and EVO Athletics and Gymnastics, CEP is …
Read More »The Precision Oncology Revolution
Metastatic or stage IV Lung Cancer is one super scary phrase, but Dr. Kamran Darabi who recently joined BayCare Medical Group and St. Anthony’s Hospital has been fighting back against this deadly disease with his patients for the past 15 years. Health and Wellness Magazine had lunch with Dr. Darabi …
Read More »Prostate Cancer: An Advanced Technique Saves Lives
One of the leading health concerns for men is prostate cancer. Over the last thirty years, the way most medical practitioners check for prostate cancer hasn’t changed very much, and unfortunately, this has led to higher statistics of men being underdiagnosed. There are approximately 2.9 million men in the U.S …
Read More »EPA & DHA: How to Decipher the Omega-3 Alphabet Soup
By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD It’s easy to get lost in the alphabet soup of the omega-3 fatty acid world. Acronyms like EPA and DHA represent just two members of the large omega-3 family – and even that’s enough to give consumers and health practitioners alike a headache. But what do …
Read More »Urinary Incontinence Does Not Have to Dictate Your Daily Life
By Parveen Vahora, M.D. The Emsella chair is a non-invasive medical device designed to help improve pelvic floor muscle strength and treat certain types of urinary incontinence. The Emsella chair utilizes a technology called High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) therapy. It sends focused electromagnetic waves to the pelvic floor muscles, stimulating …
Read More »BayCare Partners with Colleges in Polk County
Nursing shortages are at an all-time high across the country. In Polk County, a region that has seen some of the fastest growth in Florida, BayCare hospitals – Bartow Regional Medical Center, Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital – have strengthened their partnerships with local institutions of higher …
Read More »Everything You Wanted to Know About Earwax (but were afraid to ask)
Why do we produce earwax? Why do some people develop more than others? Why? Let’s try to answer some questions. What is earwax? Earwax, known medically as cerumen, is a naturally occurring sticky substance made up of oil and sweat, mixed with dirt and dead skin cells. Earwax is natural …
Read More »Weathering the Storm – Preparing Your Home and Family for Hurricane Season
By Sharon A. Bassett Living in Central Florida means being well-acquainted with the potential risks of hurricane season. As nature’s fury can strike unexpectedly, it’s crucial to proactively prepare your home and family for such emergencies. By taking the necessary steps to fortify your residence and creating a comprehensive disaster …
Read More »Healthy Vision – Seeing Clearly Despite Challenges of Thyroid Eye Disease
Living in the Sunshine State is great. We get to enjoy sunshine and outdoor activities year-round but it can take a toll on your eyes. If you are like most people, you have learned healthy eating habits, that exercise is good for you and to put sunscreen on when outside, …
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