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Why You Need To Start Getting Mammograms at Age 40
Women are now being told they should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40 – 10 years earlier than previous recommendations.
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For Women Only: 3 Tips for Safe and Savvy Holidays
With visions of twinkling lights and hearty traditional foods, you might pump up the volume on “Alice’s Restaurant” and “Sleigh Ride” as you head to celebrate at a relative’s home or a vacation spot. Beware built-in hazards so you can have the smartest and safest holiday season possible.
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4 Reasons Men Avoid the Doctor – and Why They Shouldn’t
For most people, going to the doctor probably isn’t high on their list of fun things to do. But men, in particular, tend to avoid seeking out regular medical care.
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What You Need to Know about Pregnancy and Food Aversions
If you’re pregnant and the thought of your favorite pizza makes you want to hurl, blame hormonal changes. But the right eating strategies can help.
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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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Sciatica Pain: What Causes It and How To Get Relief
Sciatica is one of the most common types of nerve pain, affecting up to 40 percent of the population. Rather than being a disorder of its own, the pain is actually a symptom of several other lower back spinal disorders.
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Why Staying Hydrated Is Even More Important as You Age
It’s a warm day and you’ve just finished a brisk walk outside. You don’t feel very thirsty, so you forget to toss back some water.
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10 Common Myths About Measles—and the Real Facts
Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.
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Warm Up (and Cool Down) to Avoid Sports Injuries
Here in Central Florida, we are fortunate to have access to a wide array of sporting activities year-round. From soccer (how about those Orlando City Lions?!) to ice hockey, and everything in between, chances are good that your favorite sport has a court or league nearby.
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Cardiac Stress Tests: Who Needs Them and When
As physicians, our goal is to give you the best care possible, but a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that many doctors may be over testing patients.
