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Lara Warn instantly stands out in the crowd as she arrives for a weekly cycling class near downtown St. Petersburg. But it’s not just from the muscular frame of a natural athlete, the burst of platinum blond hair atop her otherwise close-cropped head, or the warm, mega-watt smile she flashes …

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. MG is estimated to affect approximately 20 per 100,000 people worldwide, and it can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnic group. MG symptoms vary in severity and can affect …

By Janice Martin, Senior Living Specialist For years, I have been preaching to families to understand that the likelihood of their loved one giving them permission to movento an assisted living will not happen. Often, a parent has asked their children to never put them “in one of those places” …

To keep up with the health care needs of this growing community, two BayCare hospitals have worked to expand cardiac services. Recently, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, in Riverview, opened its fourth cardiac catheterization laboratory. And in Winter Haven, Winter Haven Hospital’s Bostick Heart Center held a ribbon cutting to christen its …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Many women have a disorder that they try to keep under wraps. If you are one of them, then you are familiar with crossing your legs and willfully praying you don’t leak. Does laughing, jumping, or sneezing bring on an accidental urine stream? Avoiding surgery is …

Esophageal cancer is rare, but for several reasons, it deserves our attention. Because it is usually diagnosed at later stages when it is more difficult to treat, about 20% of patients diagnosed with the disease will survive five years or more. Treatment and survival rates have improved in recent years. …

Taking care of your heart health is not just for National Heart Month in February. Heart health contributes greatly to your overall optimal health status so, needless to say, it’s crucial to continue your efforts throughout the year. About CEP’s Heart Rate Variability Technology CEP’s integrated heart rate variability (HRV) …

Over time, your skin will show signs of age. It’s natural: Skin loosens up because it starts to lose proteins called collagen and elastin, the substances that make skin firm. This loss results in wrinkles, sagging, and a creepy appearance on your hands, neck, and face. There are numerous anti-aging …

Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States, 6,570 women and 5,750 men will be diagnosed with cancer of the gallbladder or nearby large bile ducts in 2023. It occurs more frequently in women than in men, and the incidence is higher …

By Dr. Nam Dinh, MD, FAAOS Most people take their knees for granted until it gets too difficult to climb a flight of stairs or go for a walk. Knee pain, usually associated with arthritis, is common among older adults. But is it time for surgery? Knee-replacement procedures are among …