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By Jennifer Fernandez, APRN Ovarian Cancer is one of the deadliest cancers that women can face. Each year, nearly 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in America. It is estimated by the World Health Organization IARC department that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually and nearly 152,000 deaths worldwide. This cancer typically occurs in women in …

Written by Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Oftentimes, patients ask us what they can do to improve their joint cartilage and prevent arthritis. Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones to protect our joints by absorbing shock. The visual evidence of arthritis seen on imaging studies can be due to the decrease in quantity and quality of the cartilage, …

By Amanda Tezyk, APRN, BSN, RN NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is a coenzyme found in all living cells and has even been called an antiaging molecule because of the many important roles it plays in promoting health and prolonging lifespan. This powerful molecule has a lot of potential for new therapeutic opportunities. Studies have shown that it …

By Paula Swift, CHTP Just one word evokes a diverse response. Whether you’ve experienced it yourself, or walked alongside others through their crisis, fear, anger and sadness tend to dominate. So, it might sound strange when some will remark this time in their life to be the best event that ever happened to them. I am one of them. When …

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Following a serious fall at age 29, Marty Shoemaker’s foot and ankle problems ended his passion for tennis, cycling, and even walking. A “drop foot” caused by nerve damage in his left leg dramatically limited his mobility and made simple movements like using stairs or stepping from a curb risky propositions. “If you don’t really concentrate …

Depression and anxiety affect more than 40 million adults in the US, or about 18% of the population. Are you or someone you know one of these people? The most common form of depression is Major Depressive Disorder. This is a depressed mood that lasts for two weeks, occurring as a single or recurrent episodes. The World Health Organization has …

Is Independent Living Right For Me? A Quick Guide to Choosing the Best Community for Your Retirement This old house has given you great memories, but you just don’t need the hassle of homeownership anymore. You’ve heard your friends talking about how much they enjoy the freedom of retirement communities, but aren’t sure if one is right for you. So …

By Jeffrey Edwards, MD – Sarasota Vascular Specialists Cholesterol is a naturally occurring and essential substance which is both produced with in the body and consumed in foods of animal origin (i.e., meat). The main function of cholesterol is to maintain cell membranes and it is a vital component of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids (which help to …

By Premier Foot & Ankle Specialists Gout is an arthritic inflammatory process that is caused by a buildup of crystals in joints, from excess uric acid. Uric acid is a byproduct of the body’s own metabolism. It is formed by the breakdown of purines, which are present in human cells and found in a variety of foods, including red meat, …

By Dr. Aneley Yegezu Hundae, M.D., FACC Afib is an irregular heart rate that is often rapid with palpitations and causes insufficient blood flow. More than 6 million individuals in the United States have Afib. An electrical disruption to the top chamber of the heart, prompting the heart’s rhythm and rate to fluctuate, causes an arrhythmia. The two sides of …