South Tampa

COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways, but despite the adversity of this pandemic, telemedicine is taking off, and it’s becoming the common way for us all to connect and receive medical care. Florida ENT & Allergy is ahead of the curve, as they’ve already implemented a comprehensive, virtual …

The YMCAs of Tampa Bay are partnering with local blood banks to help address the blood shortage due to the coronavirus temporarily shutting down large companies and schools that would usually host blood drives in its parking lots. That’s why the YMCAs of Tampa Bay stepped up with OneBlood and …

Nichole Brewer, JD, CPC, NLP, Co-authored with Jason Schneider, Master trainer of Neuro-Semantics and NLP In today’s society, it is very easy to give in to the temptations of different mindless activities to fill your day. Just like the saying goes, “You are what you eat,” the same applies to …

Usually there is about 21% oxygen in the air that we breathe and our lungs transfer this oxygen to our tissues via hemoglobin in the red blood cells. This transfer of oxygen can be impeded, however, by a restriction in blood flow due to surgery, illness, injury, old age, or …

By Jason Waz, President of Competitive Edge Physical Therapy The past few months have made the public aware and on high alert of how serious and contagious viruses can be in our country and the world. Within a short period, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread quickly and pervasively. The CDC …

Home health care can be a real lifesaver. Those with elderly loved ones who need the assistance can know this can be a daunting task. It can be difficult for both the client and their caretaker(s). The journey finding the right company with the right caregivers that mesh with both …

By Dr. Dana Coberly Many of us might be noticing a little more submental fullness in our faces –  That’s the technical term for a double chin. Is it from our yo-yo-dieting and overindulgence, or is it the effects of aging, hormonal imbalance and gravity? No matter what the cause, …

As families and communities come together in an effort to stay apart during these challenging times, many people feel a sentiment of confusion amidst their confinement. “People are feeling lost due to the disruption in their normal routines,” says Dr. Bryan Call, a chiropractor from Hood River, Oregon. “With social …

Postnasal drip, clogged nasal passages, sneezing, and mucus are all signs of a sinus infection. Whether the sinuses are irritated from allergies, a cold or flu will predict which treatment should follow. Many people find relief from flushing the sinuses with a saline wash, using nasal sprays or decongestants, and …

To limit the spread of COVID-19, all YMCA locations are closed across Tampa Bay through Friday, May 8th* to transition efforts to help first responders and medical workers. This closure affects all Y programming including sports, aquatics and special events until that time, at which point Y leadership will re-evaluate whether to resume operations based on …