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How to Have a Healthy Halloween
About 4 percent of all candy eaten in the U.S is consumed on one day — Halloween.
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Tips for Healthy Travel During the Holidays
Nearly 47 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving, the highest number in eight years.
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First patient at Orlando Health undergoes transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Catheter used during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. The transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure is designed for high-risk patients living with severe chest pain, congestive heart failure or symptoms of aortic stenosis — an age-related heart disease that develops when calcium deposits cause the aortic valve to narrow, forcing the heart to work harder to pump enough blood through a smaller opening.
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For Athletes, Mental Health Matters — Even at Olympics
How does the greatest gymnast of all time become even greater? By recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health — and choosing to put herself and her safety first.
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Anti-gravity treadmill helps Orlando Health Rehab patients recover faster
“This system is cutting edge and is usually reserved for professional sports teams,” said Matthew Hixon, PT, CSCS, physical therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute. “Having the anti-gravity treadmill provides more treatment options for our patients.”
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Family-Friendly Physical Activities That Can Keep You Healthy
As a parent you lead by example, and this truth also extends to healthy eating and exercise.
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Study: Older Americans May be Less Healthy Than Previous Generations
Americans are living longer, but according to one recent study they may not be living healthier.
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Occupational and Speech Therapy Can Help You Cope with Alzheimer’s
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis comes with many challenges and stresses, especially as the incurable disease progresses.
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How Occupational Therapy Can Help Counter Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, potentially debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system. More than 2.3 million people are affected worldwide, with symptoms that range from fatigue to difficulty seeing, to challenges with mobility. Symptoms can start or worsen without warning, taking a mental toll as well.
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Study: One Minute a Day of Weight-Bearing Exercise May Improve Bone Health
It turns out that even one minute of exercise can be beneficial for the body, according to one recent study.
