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Children and teens age 18 and younger who rely on meals served at school can get free breakfast and lunch at locations throughout Hillsborough County while campuses are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The federally-funded program is administered by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in cooperation with Hillsborough County Public Schools. It’s one of many …

Have you tried treatment for overactive bladder and still suffer from any of the symptoms below? Urgency to get to the restroom in time Increased frequency of urination Getting up at night 2 or more times to urinate Wearing adult protective undergarments or pads Inability to empty your bladder completely Curbing your usual activities because you must be near a …

At this point, we’ve all heard our friends, neighbors, celebrities, and even medical practitioners touting CBDs multiple benefits and how it’s helped them with pain, anxiety, cognitive functioning, and the list goes on and on. High-quality hemp, which has all of the THC extracted, is higher in CBD, which also makes it higher in a cannabinoid called CBG (cannabigerol). Usually, …

I’m sure you are familiar with the term bunion. You may even have a bunion or know someone that has a bunion. A bunion also known as hallux valgus causes a “bump” that can be painful while in shoes. A bunion can progress and eventually cause your big toe to sit on top of your second toe, causing additional pain. …

By Hub International Florida As COVID-19 continues to spread and we make lifestyle adjustments in response, the challenge is to maintain your mental and physical health in light of mounting stress. These strategies will help. As social distancing becomes our new “norm” over at least the next several weeks, the pressures may be overwhelming. There are challenges finding childcare and …

By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT The benefits of physical therapy on your body are obvious. Exercises prescribed by a skilled physical therapist can reduce, or even eliminate, chronic pain, as well as help athletes recover from injuries. They can help joints, muscles and soft tissues get back in working order. They can improve mobility and balance, skills especially important for …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI and Jill Tanner, APRN In today’s day and age with the internet at our fingertips, it has become easier for patients to play a more active role in researching their medical care. With just a few clicks, patients can now perform research on their health care providers’ training, experience, qualifications and even access patient reviews. …

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the neurons that are responsible for making dopamine. The symptoms and effects of the disease can begin small, such as loss of smell, sleep disturbances, or bowel and bladder fluctuations. However, as the disease advances and deteriorates the brain’s neurons, the effects are rigid muscles, impaired movement, shuffling feet, loss of expression …

By Bo Martinsen, MD Experts saw this pandemic coming. Already in the 1990s – and throughout the last two decades – scientists repeatedly warned us about the increasing likelihood of global pandemics. Now that COVID-19 has arrived, many efforts feel like too little, too late. But there are still things that we can do to mitigate damage. One of them …