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  • Is It a Typical Headache or Something More Serious? These Tests Can Help You Find Out

    If you have frequent headaches, dizziness, seizures or pain or weakness in your hand, your doctor may arrange for you to have neurodiagnostic testing. These outpatient tests can help diagnose a variety of disorders of the brain and nervous system.

  • Advances in GERD Treatment: First LINX Procedure in Central Florida Performed at Orlando Health

    About 20 percent of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the contents of the stomach re-enter the esophagus.

  • Wait, My Vagina Can Rip?

    If you’ve gone through menopause and now intercourse hurts, or your vaginal region itches, you’re not alone. In extreme situations, your vaginal wall can actually rip and possibly lead to infection.

  • Why Won't My Wounds Heal?

    Curing the Wound that Won’t Heal  When you have a wound, your body usually has the incredible ability to heal itself. In some cases, that

  • Can Stress Upset My Hormones?

    While feeling slightly stressed on occasion is normal, having heightened levels for extended periods of time is detrimental to your health. Stress can disrupt your body’s natural hormone balance, causing issues such as obesity, insomnia, low energy or even a decreased sex drive. Here’s how to tell if you’ve reached that tipping point and what you can do about it.

  • Why Does My Hand Hurt?

    We do everything with our hands — from the functional like carrying groceries to the expressive like gesturing or giving a hug.

  • 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). 

  • Will Bariatric Surgery Improve My Fertility?

    The aesthetics of weight loss is a major draw for many seeking bariatric surgery, but that’s not the only reason to have this life-changing procedure. Bariatric surgery can also improves fertility.

  • Lisa Cooper: My Breast Cancer Survival Story

    Most of us have been touched by cancer, either directly or indirectly. Pink October is a reminder to remember those lost to breast cancer, to encourage those still fighting, to celebrate the survivors and to prevent future cases. A year ago, I had my own battle with breast cancer. As a health care practitioner working in prevention and wellness, I felt almost immune to the possibility of developing cancer. I was healthy, I ate right, and I thought I knew the risk factors. In hindsight, I had more risks than I wanted to admit. With 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer, the likelihood that many of us will be touched personally is high.

  • Will Anxiety Meds Hurt My Sex Life?

    If your anxiety is so intense it seems tangible, or your depression dips too deep, you’re likely to be prescribed SSRIs, a family of medications that ease either or both conditions.