Tampa’s Health + Glow Blog

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National demand for minimally invasive anti-aging treatments remains robust. According to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of minimally invasive procedures performed by its members increased by 7% year-over-year in 2023. As this figure does not account for non-ASPS member providers, actual growth could be much higher.

“The World’s Most Advanced Massage” If you’ve been hearing buzz about “The World’s Most Advanced Massage” in Tampa, this cutting-edge, AI-powered experience is now available locally with Health + Glow. Aescape massage is the world’s first fully automated, AI-assisted massage system that learns body contours and adapts pressure application in real-time to ensure optimal comfort […]

As of mid-2024, about 13% of the U.S. adult population has used a GLP-1 medication, according to a survey conducted by KFF, a leading health policy organization. The survey also indicated that only about 32% of adults had heard “a lot” about these drugs, up from 19% in mid-2023. Of those who had used a […]

With so much buzz about weight loss drugs over the past year, it’s easy to get confused about the labels used to describe them. For example, consider:

If you are a postpubescent woman, there is an 85% or greater likelihood that you will develop gynoid lipodystrophy (GLD). “Say what?” You ask, while thinking, Oh great, here’s something else I’ve got to worry about.

Pharmaceutical companies struggled for decades to develop an effective weight loss drug that they could bring to market, with efforts starting to bear fruit earlier this decade. In 2017, the FDA approved Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes. During the clinical trials leading up to approval, researchers noted that their […]

“Everybody wants to live forever, but nobody wants to grow old.”—Jonathan Swift, 16th/17th century satirist and writer

If someone asked you twenty-five years ago how to find a primary care physician in Tampa, you’d likely tell them to check the “Yellow Pages” of their phone book. Today, if you’re under 25 years old, you might not even know what the Yellow Pages is. Given the search power of the Internet, many people […]

A recent U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) news release reported that as of 2023, one in three adults (35%) in 23 states were clinically obese (body mass index of 30 or higher). In its release, the CDC noted that “no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%” before 2013. […]

If you eat healthy foods, stay hydrated, engage in regular physical activity, manage stress, get plenty of sleep, and avoid harmful behaviors like smoking, drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption, you’re on course to maintain optimal health. However, when was the last time you had a physical exam, and do you diligently undergo annual ones? If […]

Typing “medical weight loss in Tampa” or “nutritional counseling near me” into your Internet browser might help you find a healthcare provider specializing in weight-management-related diet and nutritional counseling. However, you’ll likely find that a primary care physician offers the most effective and healthy results. Additionally, a personalized primary care physician uses a patient-centric approach […]

With a half-dozen or so healthcare models in the U.S. and insurance restrictions that may limit choices, it can be challenging to determine which model offers the highest quality medical care. However, you should definitely investigate the health benefits of the fast-growing personalized primary care model among the options.