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Tips for a Healthy Brain

Steve Wilson, Times Correspondent

Mental health should be everyone’s concern. And while the science is evolving, and evidence points to the idea that we can push back on cognitive decline, how can we achieve the quality of life that so often eludes us, especially as we grow older? There’s general agreement among health care professionals that a healthy body promotes a healthy mind, but we live in a tainted world, filled with toxic pollutants, viruses, illnesses and disease, as well as other variables that conspire to rob us of our well-intentioned goals. Fortunately, healthy habits can largely overcome these obstacles and help us achieve the maximum results for both brain and body. Here are a few ideas to get you started: • Exercise - There’s little doubt that regular exercise that increases heart rate and blood flow is beneficial. Not surprisingly, studies have shown a link between physical fitness and a reduced risk of cognitive function. • Be heart-healthy - High blood pressure and obesity can impair and impact cognitive health, so take steps to avoid those risk factors! And if you smoke, quit now.

• Treat mental health concerns

accordingly - If you’re suffering from depression or anxiety, seek help. There are studies linking those symptoms with an increased risk of cognitive decline.

• Eat right! - A balanced, healthy diet can help to reduce the chance that your brain and body will be affected by illness or disease. The right amount of fatty foods, fruits and vegetables can help reduce your risk. • Play brain games! - A challenged brain is a healthy brain. Engage in activities that exercise the mind; do a puzzle, read a book, play a game, anything that gets your brain cells moving. Keep the gray matter activated! If you’re starting to see symptoms like debilitating memory loss, extreme confusion, or the inability to complete familiar, daily tasks, you should talk to your doctor. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, and until you’ve been evaluated by a health care professional, you could be risking the best years of your life. Remember, what you do today will help determine how healthy you are tomorrow.

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• Ear & Hearing Disorders • Digital Hearing Aids • Snoring & Sleep Apnea • Sinus & Allergy • Dizziness & Balance • Hoarseness & Swallowing • Head & Neck Surgery • Facial Plastic Surgery • Facial Aesthetics Center • Pediatrics • Cochlear Implantation • Cancer & Tumor Removal

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10 Locations to ServeYou

Clearwater

1330 S. Fort Harrison Countryside

3190 McMullen Booth Rd., Ste. 100 Dunedin

646 Virginia St. (3rd Floor) Facial Aesthetics Center

1320 S. Fort Harrison Largo

8787 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. 170 St. Petersburg North

6540 4th St. N., Ste. C St. Petersburg South

501 Dr. MLK Jr St. S. Port Richey

11031 US 19 N Trinity

11320 FL-54

Tampa OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Thomas M. McNeill, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Women’s Care Florida Bayview OB/GYN 700 Central Ave., Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 895-1300

www.womenscarefl.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Carlos E. Reyes, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: Universidad Central del Caribe HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted

Women’s Care Florida 700 Central Ave., Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 895-1300

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Connie Rudolph, APRN, CNM

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Midwifery Certification Board EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Medicare Accepted Women’s Care Florida New Beginnings OB/GYN 625 6th Ave. S., Suite 350 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 456-0080

www.womenscarefl.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Rachel Stall, CNM, APRN, MSN, MBA

Obstetric & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: ACNM/AMCB EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital Medicare Accepted Turley Family Health Center 807 North Myrtle Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755

(727) 467-2400 www.fmres.org

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Susan Salazar, CNM, Ph.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: ACNM/AMCB EDUCATION: University of Florida HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Morton Plant Hospital Medicare Accepted Turley Family Health Center 807 North Myrtle Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755

(727) 467-2400 www.fmres.org

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Christina M. Shamas, M.D., FACOG

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of South Florida, College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: St. Petersburg General, Bayfront Health, St. Anthony’s Healthcare

Medicare Accepted Gulfcoast Institute of OB/GYN, LLC 6700 Crosswinds Dr. N., Suite 200-A St. Petersburg, FL 33710 9677 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 33772 2325 Ulmerton Rd., Suite 1 Clearwater, FL 33762

(727) 344-4651 * (727) 319-2303 (727) 540-0670

www.gulfcoastobgynfl.com OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Linda Tijerino, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of Illinois College of Medicine HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted Women’s Care Florida St. Petersburg Obstetrics & Gynecology 603 7th Street S., Suite 300 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 3268 66th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 954-7121

www.womenscarefl.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Darlean E. Weingarten, APRN

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Certificate of NurseMid-Wifery EDUCATION: St. Petersburg College Nursing Program HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health

Medicare Accepted Women’s Care Florida Bayview OB/GYN 700 Central Ave., Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 895-1300

www.womenscarefl.com

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Anna Wouters, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology EDUCATION: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine‘ HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony’s Hospital

Medicare Accepted Women’s Care Florida St. Petersburg Obstetrics & Gynecology 603 7th Street S., Suite 300 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 3268 66th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 954-7121

ONCOLOGY

Jose Alemar, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, Morton Plant, Mease Dunedin

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 3280 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33761 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770 400 Pinellas St., Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 216-1141 * (727) 683-2900 (727) 447-8100

www.FLCancer.com/JAlemar

ONCOLOGY

Kerry E. Chamberlain, D.O.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology and Hematology EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati Medical Center HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Largo Medical, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770 8787 Bryan Dairy Rd., Suite 210 Largo, FL 33777 1301 2nd Ave. SW, Suite 290 Largo, FL 33770

(727) 683-2900 * (727) 397-9641 (727) 940-9580

www.FLCancer.com/KChamberlain

ONCOLOGY

Jennifer L. Ball, D.O.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 3280 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33761

(727) 216-1141

www.FLCancer.com/JBall

ONCOLOGY

Gregoire Bergier, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology and Hematology EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Largo Medical

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 3280 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Suite 200 Clearwater, FL 33761 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770 1301 2nd Ave. SW, Suite 290 Largo, FL 33770

(727) 216-1141 * (727) 683-2900 (727) 940-9580

www.FLCancer.com/GBergier

ONCOLOGY

Michael Diaz, M.D.

Oncology / Hematology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine EDUCATION: USF College of Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: Bayfront Medical Center, St. Anthony’s, Palms of Pasadena

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 1201 5th Ave. N., Suite 505 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 1615 Pasadena Ave. S., Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33707

(727) 821-0017 * (727) 341-1316

www.FLCancer.com/MDiaz

ONCOLOGY

Frank Franzese, M.D.

Radiation Oncology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Radiology EDUCATION: Temple University School of Medicine; RESIDENCY: New York University & Bellevue Medical Center; Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Medicare Accepted WellSpring Oncology 6600 66th St. N Pinellas Park, FL 33781

(727) 343-0600

www.wellspringoncology.org

ONCOLOGY

David Bloom, M.D., Ph.D.

Radiation Oncology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Radiology EDUCATION: University of Florida College of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Ph.D. RESIDENCY: University of Texas Southwestern Cancer Center

Medicare Accepted Wellspring Cancer Center 6600 66th St. N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781

(727) 343-0600

ONCOLOGY

Vivian Griffin, M.D.

Radiation / Oncology

BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Radiology EDUCATION: Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL; Fellowship: Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada HOSPITAL AFFILIATION: AdventHealth North Pinellas, Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant

Medicare Accepted Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 100 Highland Ave. Largo, FL 33770 8763 River Crossing Blvd. New Port Richey, FL 34655

(727) 683-2900 * (727) 842-8411