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Heat Safety Precautions for the Summer Months

Heat Safety

With weather approaching the upper 90’s and, on some days, triple digits, the heat can be unbearable at times and downright dangerous, this is especially true when we factor in the high level of humidity. Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. …

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St. Joseph’s Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI

Cardiovascular Hospitals

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 …

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WHAT IS ACROMIOPLASTY?

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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Amusing Father’s Day Card Messages Aside, Hair Loss Isn’t Funny

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS I was looking at some Father’s Day cards the other day in a gift shop when I found myself intrigued by several humorous (corny, really) ones that playfully addressed the topic of hair loss. Here were a few of the messages (I snapped pictures …

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Men’s Health Month

Men's Health Month

By Katie Keel, APRN-C When it comes to skin care, men have traditionally kept it simple. However, more men are now pursuing healthier, younger-looking skin, making it a great time for men to evaluate their skin care routine and learn more about how to take care of their body’s largest …

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Empowering Men’s Health: Unveiling the Potential of Emsculpt Neo and Core to Floor

Emsculpt Neo

By Dr. Tina Chandra Men’s Health Month is an opportune time to address the unique challenges that men face regarding their well-being. This article focuses on two innovative technologies, Emsculpt Neo and Core to Floor, which offer promising solutions for improving men’s health. By combining cutting-edge advancements in body contouring …

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A Warning for All: Don’t Ignore Heart Attack Symptoms

Lara Warn was excited to reunite with Jason Levine, MD, the cardiologist who performed the life-saving procedure last fall when she came to the hospital suffering a massive heart attack.

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 …

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Myasthenia Gravis: Understanding the Rare Autoimmune Disease and What Treatment is Available

Myasthenia Gravis

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 …

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia: A Growing Epidemic

Dementia

It may seem unbelievable that the statistics for Alzheimer’s and Dementia are skyrocketing to upwards of 6 million in the US, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Have you or a loved one already been diagnosed with this devastating disease? Forgetfulness, agitation and frustration, social withdrawal, difficulty …

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The Consequence of Waiting for Permission in a Crisis

Crisis

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” …

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