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Heart disease is the narrowing of the arteries over time, due to a build-up of plaque that can in some cases cause a complete blockage of the blood vessels or coronary arteries, and it’s the number one killer of women, taking 1 out of 3 women’s lives each year. With so …

Not long ago, the Wesley Chapel real estate market was inundated with distressed properties. (Distressed properties are defined as those in foreclosure or short sale status.) As property values continue to rise, the percentage of distressed properties on the market has fallen. This is evidence that the housing market has …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I’m not a packrat (I’m in denial) but I do tend to pile stuff in my study at home.  After a few weeks have gone by I start feeling sluggish when I sit down to write. I look around the room …

In 2015, Florida retired the FCAT assessments testing and implemented FSA, Florida Standards Assessment. The Florida Standards Assessments measures student’s performance and aptitude in a collection of reading, writing and math tests, which are tied to Florida’s Common Core-based standards, which outline a student’s knowledge base dependent upon their grade-level. According …

By Toni Hedstrom, P.A., Owner REALTOR® Your North Hillsborough, South Pasco County Real Estate Specialist A‘Nip and Tuck’ usually refers to plastic surgery to remove signs of aging on our bodies – but we believe it applies to your home! Your home’s body has an exterior and interior structure that needs …

By Dr. Kent Kreithen, M.D. In psychology, there have been numerous studies on the social and psychological effects that appearance has on individuals. If we’re feeling insecure, socially withdrawn or having difficulty looking someone in the eyes and maintaining confidence, taking a deeper look at the way we perceive ourselves may …

By Dr. DeLuca When it comes to oral hygiene and dental health, men and women aren’t quite the same. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, nearly 57% of men will develop some form of periodontal disease compared to only 38.4 % of women. In more severe disease states, men have …

While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation, the heart becomes enlarged. The muscle mass of the heart thickens, and the heart tries to beat as fast as possible to keep …

Dr. Vahora, MD, FACOG We’ve heard all of the sayings like, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and we’re much more educated now about healthy diets and the importance of exercise, but what doesn’t garner much attention is the importance of intimacy and sexuality. Being sexually intimate has the …

Currently, an estimated 27 million people suffer from me osteoarthritis (OA), making it one of the most common causes of disability in the U.S. It is estimated by the year 2030, 72 million Americans will be at high risk for osteoarthritis. Patients with chronic joint pain often think their only …