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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