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• Study: College Students Think ADHD Medications Can Boost Their Grades

  Being in college can come with a lot of academic pressure, and students have been using Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) medications to deal with it.

• Does My Child Have ADHD?

  Many families have opted for virtual education over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so parents have been able to observe their children in an academic setting. And some wonder if their children’s difficulty adapting to virtual learning may be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

• Survival Tips for Managing ADHD at Work

  ADHD, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a mental disorder that affects between five percent and 11 percent of children in the United States. For some kids, the symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsiveness, self-focused behavior—dissipate as they reach adulthood. But for others, the symptoms continue.

• Reducing Stress and Improving Health

  For many of us, stress is an everyday part of our lives. While some stress can be motivating, chronic stress can have very real effects on our health. Inflammation, depression, heart disease and a weakened immune system have all been associated with long-term stress.

• Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center

  At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.

• How to Tell If a Family Member Is Battling Mental Illness

  You probably know when a family member is physically sick. They may have a bad cough, look drawn and tired or have lost weight. But would you know if their illness was mental, not physical?

• Many Caregivers with Critically Ill Loved Ones Face Depression

  Caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility, and one that often causes caregivers to place their own needs secondary to those of their loved ones.

• You May Have Had a Heart Attack Without Realizing It

  About 735,000 Americans have a heart attack every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

• Survivorship: Life After Cancer

  Cancer is a disease of aging: The older you get, the more likely you are to have some form of cancer. For a long time, it was considered not only a serious diagnosis, but a deadly one. However, over the past few decades, the rates of those who die as a result of cancer have dropped significantly. Survival statistics are extraordinarily better, shifting from acute patient hospitalization to a chronic outpatient disease.

• The Remarkable Ways Social Support Can Improve Cancer Outcomes

  Many people think that a support group for cancer patients will be depressing or filled with tragic stories. But often the opposite is true. These meetings can be filled with hope, humor and laughter as members share their trials and triumphs. Recent studies have confirmed what many oncology nurses, social workers and patients know — that social support is one of the most important variables in our recovery from illness. Such studies are significant because they emphasize that whole-health approaches can lead to more favorable results.