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It’s hard to believe that it will soon be 2022. While many of us are looking forward to waving goodbye to 2021, there are things that you can and should do now to prepare for the new year ahead. Start scheduling your medical appointments now. Florida is booming, and with …

More than 7.5 million people in the United States have psoriasis. It ranges from mild to severe and is a lifelong disorder. The effects of psoriasis are both physical and emotional, as individuals are usually in a great deal of discomfort and may also be embarrassed by the way their …

Whether it’s for you or someone you love, facial plastics and aesthetic procedures can improve confidence, motivation, and well-being. Age, stress, toxins, overindulging, getting off track on your fitness journey—These things can contribute to us not feeling so good about ourselves. If you are concerned about the appearance of dull …

The Answer is—a resounding YES, you need sunscreen. One in five people develop skin cancer, and it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. The reason we hear so much advice on wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and avoiding over sun exposure between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, is due in …

BayCare hospitals, including Morton Plant North Bay Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, are performing TransCarotid Artery Revascularizations (TCAR), an innovative surgical procedure that is less invasive for patients with carotid artery disease. Carotid arteries are the blood vessels on the side of the neck. The disease happens when fatty, waxy …

Diet, exercise and getting recommended screenings are some of the ways to lessen your risk of getting cancer. As we close out 2021, many of us will be making resolutions to get healthier in the coming year. Even though most Americans know that we should make healthy choices, such as …

By Dr. Rachit Shah Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by plaque formation, which leads to the reduction in blood supply to the heart. Ischemic heart disease or coronary heart disease (CHD) are terms used interchangeably to refer to CAD. Coronary heart disease is …

Hair loss can be caused by several different factors, age, alopecia, cancer treatments, family history, and various other disorders. No matter what the cause, for many individuals dealing with the loss of hair can be traumatic and devastating. There is a natural way to restore your hair growth, right in …

When we sleep, we promote healing properties throughout the body. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for optimal health. On the other hand, poor sleep leads to adverse effects. The side effects and complications associated with sleep disorders are irritability, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disorders, chronic disease, diabetes, …

When holidays conjure up thoughts of joyful celebrations with family and friends, but we all know that this time of year also increases stress and overindulging, and our skin is often the first place to show the signs of our hectic schedules. If you are concerned about the appearance of …