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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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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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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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 (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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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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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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) …
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