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 formulation had an interesting side effect—weight loss. It took time for this information to become common knowledge, but with the help of extensive Hollywood buzz, by 2023, physicians across the country were prescribing Ozempic...

“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 today will advise you to type something like “primary care physician near me” into your search browser.

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. While Florida wasn’t among the 23 states named in the release, the United Health Foundation put the state’s 2023 obesity prevalence at 30.1%, which is concerning from a medical perspective.

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 you can’t recall the last time and don’t schedule them annually, you should read on to learn why regular physical exams are a cornerstone of maintaining excellent health.

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 to proactively address each patient’s unique health profile based on specific medical needs, lifestyle, health goals, and ongoing health monitoring. Thus, weight loss and nutrition become...

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.

As we get closer to ringing in a new year, you might be starting to think about positive changes you can make in your life to optimize your health and happiness in 2025. If you have long struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise regimens, consider ringing in the new year by enrolling in our Semaglutide Medical Weight Loss program.

Most people struggle to lose weight through diet and exercise and face continuing challenges in managing a healthy weight when they reach it. Genetics can affect metabolism, appetite, and fat storage, while busy schedules make it difficult to exercise and plan and prepare healthy meals. Conflicting information about diet and exercise can encourage people to try ineffective weight management strategies, and failure to reach goals causes frustration and abandonment of efforts. Medical conditions and physical limitations can hinder exercise initiatives, and certain medications can stimulate...

With its cost-effectiveness and ability to secure better patient outcomes, the U.S. medical field has been increasingly adopting the personalized primary care model as a proactive approach to managing patients’ healthcare needs. Numerous studies conducted over the past decade have highlighted the significant benefits this patient-centric approach provides individuals, and medical practitioners are increasingly offering the service to their patients.

If you’ve been seeking personalized, comprehensive medical care in the Tampa area, Health + Glow’s new membership-based primary care program might be precisely what you are looking for. With three membership levels, Health + Glow’s Elite Care Program provides member patients with top-notch medical services tailored to fit their unique healthcare needs. From preventative care to advanced medical treatment, the Elite Care Program ensures that each member patient gets individualized service from a dedicated healthcare provider at Health + Glow’s state-of-the-art facility.

You are probably aware that the long-awaited miracle drug for medical weight loss is on the market in the form of Ozempic® and Wegovy®. Ozempic® is a type 2 diabetes drug that has been experiencing considerable off-label use for rapid weight loss, while Wegovy® has emerged as a blockbuster drug since its launch in 2022.

Health + Glow strives to provide its Tampa, Florida-area patients with comprehensive top-notch primary care, IV therapy, and medical spa services. Everything we do is organized with convenience in mind, with the delivery of quick and effective services tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

Coordinated and released into the circulatory system by our endocrine system, hormones are signaling molecules that can interact solely or jointly with other bodily substances to meet our body’s fluctuating short- and long-term physiological needs. With so many hormones and related bodily processes, the endocrine system has a delicate job keeping hormone levels balanced. Fortunately, most people’s endocrine systems do an admirable job ensuring that the correct amount of each hormone flows in our bloodstream.