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Mental health challenges are some of the most common health conditions people face. Yet, many of us put our mental health on the backburner. And living through a pandemic has complicated matters for many of us. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of …

May 8–14 celebrates National Women’s Health Week, highlighting the many ways that women can honor and take steps to protect their best health, vitality, energy and longevity. Most components of optimal health apply to people of all ages, but some impact women more often or more detrimentally than they do …

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. …

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 …

What causes hip or knee pain?  Injury, over-use, or lack of use can cause short-term pain. However, if the pain lasts longer than a few weeks, seek medical advice. Arthritis is the single greatest cause of chronic hip and knee pain, and disability in America. 24% of all adults ave …

By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine The body is an interconnected machine with each part working together in harmony. The lumbar spine is a crucial element of this machine. The hip, knee, and foot are all controlled by spinal nerves within the low back. A problem in the lumbar spine …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD May is stroke awareness month. There are many actions we can take to impact the future of stroke but none greater than its prevention. Our emphasis must switch from the treatment of the disease to its prevention by promoting better health and well-being. Inflammation is …