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 »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 »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, …
Read More »DON’T WAIT TO START DOWNSIZING
By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison Many people moving to assisted living don’t begin the important process of downsizing until they are faced with an imminent move. They bury their head under the covers and hope that the day won’t come. They have one reason after another to …
Read More »Affordable Medication Management Solutions Delivered To Your Door
Prescription Hope has provided access to prescription medications for Americans from all walks of life for over a decade. Since 2006, thousands of individuals and families have trusted Prescription Hope for their monthly prescription medications. For the set price of $50 per month per medication, our Advocates order, manage, track, …
Read More »Should You Take Fish Oil Before Surgery?
By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD For years, doctors advised patients to stop taking omega-3 supplements before surgery. This was due to the belief that consuming fish oil could increase a patient’s risk of bleeding during an operation. New studies, however, have extensively documented that taking omega-3 supplements before operations not only appears …
Read More »Urinary Incontinence
Having an overactive bladder is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, nearly 15 percent of women are dealing with it on a chronic basis. As you may suspect, it is more prominent in women due to pregnancies, menopause, and the unique structure of the female urinary tract. Stress Urinary Incontinence …
Read More »Compression Therapy for Venous Disease
Damaged vein walls hinder the circulatory system, allowing blood to collect and flow backward when the muscles relax. This creates an unusually high-pressure buildup in the veins. This buildup causes further stretching and twisting of the veins, increased swelling, more valve incompetence, sluggish blood flow and potential blood clot formation. …
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