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  • Guys, as you mature, your diet should too! Stay healthy as you age with these tips

    Last week, in observance of Men's Health Month, I wrote about some of the medical recommendations for men by age group - now I will cover some of the dietary recommendations to keep our guys as healthy as possible. It is never too late to start being mindful about your dietary choices, but it's best to start before something goes wrong! Here we go...

    In your 20s

    It is time to change your diet habits. In your 20’s is when your levels of muscle-building hormones (testosterone, DHEA, growth hormone) hit their peak, so now is the best time to pack on muscle!

  • June is Men's Health Month: Make sure all the men in your life are following these age-related medical recommendations

    If you're a woman reading this, you know that men can be reluctant to see a doctor for regular health screenings and checkups. If you're a man reading this, you might be thinking that regular checkups are a waste of time because you're fine—after all, you don't have any symptoms.

  • Dr. Anna Priebe explains HPV and how it causes cervical cancer

    Cervical cancer screening is one of the most successful cancer screening programs ever devised. Since the adoption of the Papanicolau (Pap) test in the 1960s, hpv-and-cervical-cancer-orlando-healthrates of cervical cancer in the United States have decreased by 75 percent. Currently, the American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 12,000 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2012. Compare that to the mind-boggling 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed worldwide each year. Pap smears work. But more on that later.

  • Organic, cage-free, grass-fed, all natural... What's the difference?

    What does “organic food” mean?

    The USDA defines the word “organic” as:

  • Ovarian cancer study reveals most women don't get adequate treatment from the start

    While many surgeons may operate on a pelvic mass, a certain type of surgeon – a gynecologic oncologist - is specially trained to handle what may be found to be ovarian cancer. A study recently presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) conference in Los Angeles showed that most women do not get appropriate care when found to have an ovarian mass, and this can lessen their chance of survival.

  • Gaining mobility and independence through therapy at the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation

    Among the highest-priority goals for a spinal cord injury patient in rehabilitation are: improving mobility and achieving as much independence in life as possible.

  • Sex, Intimacy and Cancer

    I was not at all surprised when my middle-aged patient asked me about intimacy and sex after her cancer diagnosis. Quite the contrary, actually; I wish more of my patients felt comfortable asking these very important questions!

  • The M Plan: The nutritional benefits of adding mushrooms to your diet

    What woman doesn’t want to shave inches from problem areas, like the belly, hips, thighs, waist, and upper arms, without shrinking their bust?! Well, The M Plan, a mushroom-rich diet, claims just that. Supporters say that replacing one regular lunchtime snack or dinner with a mushroom dish for 14 days has helped them achieve this goal.

  • Eating healthy on a budget: You can make it work!

    With a family of five, two of which are high school boys, our food dollars need to stretch as much as possible. We literally go through 4-5 gallons of milk in a week – and the reason it stops at that amount is because my limited ability to keep up with the demand. It can be difficult to meet budget restraints with a growing family, but there are ways to make it work. It takes some time and planning, but given the right tools, you can make it work for your family.

  • Letting the light in: An introduction to life with multiple sclerosis

    This article was written by Kimberly Bridges, multiple sclerosis patient and advocate.