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New Mom? Watch for These 10 Things That Can Happen After Giving Birth

Many new mothers leave the hospital expecting to look and feel like their pre-pregnancy selves. The reality is that the hormonal and physical changes that continue to occur during the six to eight weeks following childbirth can be just as unpredictable as pregnancy itself. 

New CDC Reports Finds Arthritis Disables 1 in 4 Adults

Meet Daisy-Mai – An Orlando Health Pet Therapy Dog

Daisy-Mai, my eight-pound Pomeranian, was born to be a pet therapy dog. Our journey began the day she climbed into my sister-in-law, Nicole’s, lap and cuddled up into a fluffy ball, begging to be pet and loved. As Nicole stroked Daisy’s soft, silky fur and soaked in her gentle sweetness, she had the sudden thought that Daisy should become a therapy dog. I immediately agreed, which led to Daisy becoming a part of the Orlando Health Pet Therapy Program.

Behavioral Counseling Can Help Healthy People Lower Their Heart Disease Risk, Too

Heart disease is responsible for 1 out of every 3 deaths in the U.S., making it the leading cause of death in the country.

8 Common Myths About Heart Disease — and the Real Facts

Millions of people have heart disease. It is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S., and more Americans will die of heart disease this year than cancer, obesity or diabetes.

Why Quitting Smoking is Good for Your Health — Even if You’re Over 70

Even if you’ve smoked for decades, it’s never too late to kick the habit, according to one recent study.

What You Need to Know about the New Blood Pressure Guidelines

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated blood pressure guidelines, a change that means more Americans will now be classified as having high blood pressure.

New Survey Finds that Chronic Pain Sufferers Overuse Over-the-Counter Medications

According to the National Health Institute (NIH), more than 25 million Americans experience chronic pain.

Do Fidget Spinners Actually Work or Are They a Distraction?

A new toy craze that claims to increase students’ focus has taken over many schools across the country.

5 Changes That Can Reduce the Risk of a Heart Attack

The statistics on heart disease and heart attacks are staggering. Every year about 785,000 Americans have their first coronary attack, and it remains the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Another 470,000 Americans will have a recurrence or another attack. Some of the most important risk factors for heart disease are age, gender, ethnicity and a history of diabetes, cholesterol abnormalities or smoking.