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Overweight, Obese Kids at Risk for MS as Adults
Childhood obesity is linked to several health problems that can develop in adulthood, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Recent research suggests another connection — obesity in childhood may also raise a person’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Pad Thai
Try this weeknight dinner recipe by Michael Arp, a clinical dietitian with Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital, with lean protein and fresh vegetables you won’t find in a takeout container.
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4 Easy Ways To Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet
We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is key to a healthy diet. Yet most of us struggle to consume anywhere close to the recommended cup and a half of fruit and two to three cups of veggies daily. (Yes, daily!)
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Keeping Baby Safe: Steps To Keep Bad Bacteria Out of Breast Pumps, Bottles and Formula
Mothers have safely fed newborns pumped breast milk, and formula, for ages. But recent reports about two infants who died after getting a bacterial infection – likely from powdered formula, a baby bottle or breastfeeding equipment -- have some new moms scared.
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Mom or Dad Had Cancer. Does That Mean I’ll Get It?
If your mom or dad had cancer, you may be worried about what this means for your own health somewhere down the road.
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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.
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What to Know About Group B Strep for Newborns and At-Risk Adults
You may have heard about strep throat — caused by a type of bacteria that can live in the nose and throat — but have you heard about group B streptococcus? This bacteria also can naturally occur in your intestines and lower genital tract and is usually harmless, but it can seriously affect newborns and adults with certain chronic illnesses.
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Why Bad Food Tastes So Good – and What To Eat Instead
What do a sizzling steak, a salty potato chip and chewy cookies fresh from the oven all have in common? They each trigger a strong dietary impulse, or craving, for food laden with excess sodium, added sugars and saturated fats. But why do these foods get such a bad rap, and is there a way to still include them in a healthy diet?
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Crispbread with Spread and Vegetables
Looking for easy grab and go lunch ideas? Here's a tasty suggestion by Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian with Orlando Health. Crispbread/Pita
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You’ve Had Weight Loss Surgery — Now What?
When you think about weight loss surgery, you may envision the outward benefits, such as being able to shop for more clothes in a greater variety of stores. You may consider how losing weight may change your lifestyle, giving you more energy to play with your children or grandchildren in the park.
