Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. Primary liver cancer occurs most often in adults ages 60+. Childhood liver cancer is rare. Rates are highest in American Indian and Alaska Native …
Read More »The Next Generation of Care: Career Camp at St. Joseph’s Hospital
The first St. Joseph’s Hospital Career Camp gave local ninth and 10th grade students an opportunity to learn hands-on about the different careers in the hospital. The three-day camp included lectures from hospital staff, tours of various departments and interactive classes. Students arrived at SJH eager to begin their camp …
Read More »Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecologic cancers, which impact a woman’s reproductive organs, pose a risk for all women. There are five different types of gynecologic cancer. These are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Each has distinct signs, symptoms and risk factors. Nearly 115,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with one of …
Read More »Tips for Making Your ‘Best Life’ Even Better By Optimizing For Your Health
As the seasons change, so does the rhythm of our daily lives. With school back in session and sports schedules in full swing, it can be easy to overlook your health. However, with cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s important to take care of yourself so that you …
Read More »Beyond Cortisone Shots and Ibuprofen – Options for Treating Joint Pain and Keeping Moving
Dr. Kevin Elder, Sports Medicine Physician, and his BayCare Sports Medicine South Tampa team want to keep you moving, playing hard, and getting the most out of your body. Health and Wellness Magazine sat down with Dr. Elder to discuss Natural Anti-Inflammatories, Heat and Ice, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, CBD options, …
Read More »6 Reasons to Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery
By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Knee replacements are occurring far too often today and the simple truth is that they may be entirely unnecessary. This is mostly due to the fact that effective nonsurgical options now exist and that in some cases, the knee pain may actually be stemming …
Read More »Olympic-Level Training and Physical Therapy Technology Now Available to Residents of Sarasota
At Competitive Edge Performance (CEP), a state-of-the-art physical therapy provider from Tampa, FL, the same elite training and rehabilitation programs used by USA Men’s Gymnastics Olympic team are now available to all Sarasota residents. In this groundbreaking partnership with NeuPTtech, Apex Physical Therapy and EVO Athletics and Gymnastics, CEP is …
Read More »St. Joseph’s Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI
Today, St. Joseph’s Hospital was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune. This is the fifth time and the third consecutive year St. Joseph’s has made this prestigious list. St. Joseph’s Hospital, part of …
Read More »Tech-Forward Physical Therapy Clinic Revolutionizes Care for Military Service Members in Tampa, Florida
Summer is the time of year that many military personnel are transferred to new posts, like the local MacDill Airforce Base and the Clearwater Coast Guard Station. Amidst the whirlwind of settling into new environments, many service members are also setting up new medical care providers, including physical therapy services. …
Read More »WHAT IS ACROMIOPLASTY?
By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Acromioplasty Defined Acromioplasty is a surgical procedure that is designed to help alleviate pain that is present in the shoulder when a person moves their arm to the front or to the side. This type of pain is called shoulder impingement because it literally …
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