Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …

Hearing loss can happen at any age due to illness, birth defects, genetics, exposure to loud noises, or aging. As we age, hearing loss typically diminishes. For individuals with hearing loss, it can be dangerous not to hear the car horn that’s attempting to alert you of an impending accident. …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County If you have ever experienced the loss of someone you loved, whether it was a dear friend, a family member or even a pet (who is just like a member of the family), you know the pain of loss and how much it hurts. …

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Spider veins are tiny blood vessels that are showing through the skin, while varicose veins are more prominent and sometimes take on a ropey, bulging look. Both spider veins and varicose veins are a warning indicator that the circulation is disrupted. However, varicose veins can …

As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf club in …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY Women have an illustrious history in the real estate industry — but it’s not a very long history. In fact, in the U.S., female aspiring homeowners weren’t even allowed to finance purchases on their own until the 1970s. Thankfully, women have achieved …

Expansion and Renovations in St. Petersburg total $152 million As St. Anthony’s Hospital is in the midst of marking 90 years of providing quality care to the residents of South Pinellas County, BayCare is proud to announce the opening of a new 90-bed patient tower at the hospital to continue …

Cardiac Electrophysiologists have extensive training to treat heart arrythmias. Arrythmias can cause the heart to beat in abnormal rhythms and can make the heart go too slow or too fast. While there are many different types of arrythmias, AFib (atrial fibrillation) is by far the most common and can cause …

Residents of Epperson and Watergrass will be pleased to know that Florida Medical Clinic is opening a state-of-the-art Watergrass facility in the summer of 2022. We recently caught up with Dr. Ayazo, a respected family physician at Florida Medical Clinic to learn more. H&W: The new Florida Medical Clinic (FMC) …

How does a Registered Nurse from Terra Haute, Indiana end up a medical aesthetician at a growing med spa in Tampa, Florida? She chases her dreams, that’s how! Evolutive Med Spa welcomes Miss Makayla Gates to their team of health care experts providing patient specific physical, mental, and emotional health …