When it comes to aging well, we might conjure up images of seniors that are jogging, lively and glowing from within. While those things are typically associated with overall health, every ones fitness level, appearance and internal health is going to be different. What might look like the epitome of …

It’s common knowledge that unresolved hearing loss can have an impact on stress and anxiety levels, but did you know it can affect your memory too? Memory loss is just one of the side effects of reduced hearing function, but it is one of the most important. As well as …

Every year more than a million patients visit their doctor due to heel pain!  The most common foot and heel discomfort is caused by an excruciating disorder known as plantar fasciitis. What is plantar fasciitis? The foot is comprised of many different bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments; these include the …

While the number of cases and the number of deaths from lung cancer have declined dramatically over the past decade, lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, more people die of lung …

By Allison Weber, APRN-C Often, we find ourselves saying “we’re lucky we caught this in time”, but luck has nothing to do with treating skin cancer. Scheduling 6 or 12-month annual skin exams is an important part to early detection. Precancerous lesions known as Actinic Keratosis are mostly found on …

By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Today’s orthopedic care model, much like the healthcare model in general, often treats the symptoms of an orthopedic issue without addressing the root cause of the problem. This is true of shoulder labral tears. The usual treatment prescribed by orthopedists is a repair surgery …

St. Anthony’s Hospital is one of the hospitals in the BayCare Health System BayCare Health System has been recognized once again by a leading, independent survey for excellence in clinical outcomes, patient experience, operational efficiency, financial health and contributions to community health with a focus on equity. FORTUNE/Merative™ (formerly IBM …

Cataracts remain one of the most common sight-threatening conditions affecting patients both in the US and worldwide. The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that more than half of those aged 75 and older will have an advanced cataract at the time of diagnosis that if left untreated can result in …

In the United States, the CDC reports that more than 276,400 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer annually, along with 48,530 new non-invasive breast cancer cases. Breast cancer also affects approximately 2,600 men each year. The statistics of survival are increasing, which is mostly due to patient education and …

The first iteration of physical therapist Jason Waz’s Tampa-based clinic was built, like most healthcare facilities, on the traditional foundation of hands-on, manual physical therapy programs. And from the start, Jason knew it was missing something. Fueled by the goal to put the “care” back in healthcare and not be …