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  • Essential Tips to Help You Medically Prepare for a Hurricane

    Hurricane season for the Atlantic continues through November. With their heavy rain and wind, these storms can be extremely destructive and result in loss of electricity and services for days, weeks or even months. So Floridians should prepare not only for their personal safety but for their medical needs. After a large-scale disaster, you may find it difficult to refill prescriptions or access medical records. Planning for hurricanes in advance can alleviate some of the stress of an oncoming storm. 

  • 6 Ways to Prepare for a Hurricane During COVID-19

    Out of necessity, our regular hurricane preparedness plan has been enhanced due to COVID-19. The demand for supplies is high, and it’s expected to remain that way throughout the summer. That will be very stressful for many. In addition to supply shortages, fuel supplies also may be saturated as tropical storm approaches. Try to think ahead about what supplies might be out of stock during this season and adjust your plan accordingly. 

  • When to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Arthritis

    Arthritis — the presence of inflammation or degeneration in a joint — is a common affliction, especially as we grow older. While there are many non-surgical treatment options that arthritis sufferers can explore, for some, orthopedic surgery may become a necessity. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to seek the opinion of an orthopedic surgeon. 

  • How to Write Your Own Prescription for Self-Care

    Facing constant demands from family, work and school, women often find themselves overextended and unable to set aside time for their own well-being. With so many competing time demands, they may find themselves burned out, depressed and vulnerable to health threats. 

  • How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US for both men and women (behind breast cancer/prostate cancer for men and women respectively, and lung cancer), with about 143,500 new cases each year. Research shows that roughly half of the new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year (half!) could be prevented by choosing better lifestyle habits.

  • 6 Tips for Women To Improve Bladder Health

    Although bladder problems are not likely to come up over brunch with friends, they are more common in women than you might think. Whether it’s leakage when you sneeze or chronic urinary tract infections, many women deal with challenges related to their bladder health. 

  • What to Know About the BRCA Gene for Breast Cancer

    When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, actress Christina Applegate found out she also had a mutation in one of the BRCA genes. She decided to have a double mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy, and in 2017 also had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventive measure.

  • Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving Once and for All

    Imagine driving on the highway, closing your eyes and traveling the length of a football field at 55 mph. Sounds dangerous, right? But that’s what it’s like when you glance down at your phone for five seconds to read or send a text. And the consequences can be fatal.

  • How To Choose the Best Weight-loss Option for You

     

  • Is it Time for Surgery To Repair Your Rotator Cuff?