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Can Alzheimer’s disease be detected by a blood test?  The University of South Florida has been actively seeking older adults in good health to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, including the effects…

Note: This is part 2 of Reliance Medical Centers series on Polypharmacy. To read part 1, click here.  What is Polypharmacy? Polypharmacy is the use of many drugs by a single patient or multiple drugs for a single condition, which by design increases the chances for adverse medical outcomes. A Clinical Pharmacist plays an important…

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in older adults. Nearly 30% of adults 65 and older are currently living with type 2 diabetes. As the population continues to increase in age, so does the number of people who are diagnosed with this condition. While continued medical advancements are producing better…

Our new center, Reliance Medical Centers Tampa Lowry Park is open! We are excited to celebrate our milestone five year anniversary this summer with the opening of our newest center. This grand opening will welcome new physicians, new care management employees, new services and new patients looking to receive reinvented Primary Care. This new location…

As people age, they are naturally at an increased risk for higher blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Hypertension is often referred to as the silent killer because it shows no signs but puts people who suffer from it at an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and other, often serious health problems. …

Polypharmacy—generally defined as the use of five or more prescription medications—is on the rise. 44% of men and 57% of women over the age of 65 take five or more prescription/and or nonprescription medications a day. Of this group, 12% take ten or more. The reasons for the increase in polypharmacy are numerous, but the…

As you know, blood pressure is an important factor in your overall health and wellbeing. It can be too high or too low and both of these conditions can be dangerous. While low blood pressure is certainly a concern, there is good reason to focus on high blood pressure because of the increased risk of…

A growing number of adults 65 and older are choosing Medicare Advantage plans for their health insurance––and for good reason. People who are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, sometimes called Medicare Part C or MA Plan, tend to have better health outcomes, are satisfied with their plans and enjoy benefits not included in Original…

Dr. Carlos Romero Every year in the United States, one in four adults over the age of 65 falls. That means that every year, 36 million older adults suffer a fall. Despite falls affecting a large number of older adults, falling is not a normal part of aging. In fact, the majority of falls are…

Discussing our bladders can be a sensitive subject. Bladder health affects everyone, and while it can be a tough subject to talk about, you are not alone if you experience an overactive bladder. Nearly 30% of men and 40% of women experience symptoms of an overactive bladder, or OAB, and these symptoms become more prominent…