Polk/Brandon

Developing a comprehensive plan for financial preservation is essential to help seniors avoid costly mistakes and prevent financial devastation. Senior Information Centers, an umbrella network of licensed Florida professionals, provides comprehensive estate planning services that help seniors preserve and protect their assets. The company, with offices in Boca Raton, Sarasota …

After a national search, BayCare has named Kristen Smith, MSN, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer for BayCare Polk County hospitals. She began in the new role on Feb. 21. Smith, who was the director of Patient Services at BayCare’s St. Anthony’s Hospital, will be responsible for maintaining BayCare’s …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Ah, May. Everyone knows it’s the month when we celebrate mothers around the world. But have you ever wondered where the word “May” comes from? It’s believed to be an adaptation of a Greek goddess’s name, “Maius,” who was known as the “goddess of …

We all want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but most of us do not know where to begin. The advice on diet and lifestyle choices to achieve these goals are vast, can be oppositional and often require drastic changes. It may feel overwhelming and we just don’t know where to …

We Can Help – and That’s No Joke By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS April’s known for pranks – a jokester pins a silly sign on your back or puts salt in your sugar bowl, with everyone in on the joke but you. But let’s face it – if you’re …

Brent Myers You’re reading a health and wellness magazine and you’re thinking: that guy can’t spell. But the truth is that you read it correctly: I have a wait problem: I don’t like to wait. But who does? Think about it… do you like to wait? Do you love sitting …

Low back pain is one of the most common health problems affecting an estimated 85% of the western population. The sacroiliac joint is a common source of low back pain, accounting for about 30% of all cases. Latest evidence shows sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is seen in 1 in 3 …

Tis the Season to Rejuvenate, Renew, and Regrow by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Spring is in the air. And what defines spring? Rejuvenation, renewal, and regrowth. Sounds exactly like what we do here at Bauman Medical where spring is in the (h)air all year long. While winters aren’t too …

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