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5 tips for providing home health care

According to several national research polls, most adults age 45 and up say they want to live independently at home for as long as possible. This is called aging in place . If you want to help someone age in place, you'll need to plan for it. The best time to begin planning is now, before they need much care. Keep these ideas in mind as you plan ahead. Make a plan. Think about what kind of help the person might need as they become less independent. Revisit and update the plan regularly. It can i...

Stay strong as you age

If you want to do what you can to support healthy aging, make sure you're getting your exercise—including regular strength training. It's never too late to start. Why strength training matters Strength training—also called resistance exercise—helps keep your body healthy and strong. That's important as you age, since muscle mass naturally declines as you get older. When you are stronger, it's easier to safely move around, climb stairs and perform other tasks, like carrying groc...

5 heart-healthy habits for the workplace

Day and night, your hardworking heart is always on the job. Why not return the favor by building heart-healthy habits into your workday routine? Here's one reason you might want to do that. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. It can lead to a heart attack, and it often starts quietly when plaque deposits inside arteries restrict blood flow to the heart. It's important to check in with your doctor to find out about your risk of heart disease and also to pay attention to any earl...

Scenes from the Clinic - January/February 2026

Packing Meals for Children in Need Clinic team members joined together last month to pack meals for KidsPACK, an organization that feeds hungry kids throughout our community. From sorting and stacking to shrink wrapping, our team worked together like a well-oiled machine and made an enormous difference for children in need. Spreading the Word on Women’s Health For many women, there’s a lot of uncertainty around the topics of perimenopause and menopause. Viewers of the Tampa Bay Morni...

Breast cancer genes: What you should know

About 13% of women in the U.S. will get breast cancer during their lives. But some women have a much higher risk because of their genes. Breast cancer develops when normal cells start to grow abnormally and form a tumor. Certain genes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, help repair damaged DNA to keep cells from growing out of control. Everyone has these genes, but some people inherit harmful changes called mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which prevent the genes from working properly. An inherited BR...