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Planning "The Talk": The importance of establishing open communication with your teen

For many of us parents, getting our children to talk about their day is challenging enough. The thought of having “the talk” may seem scary and next to impossible. Do I have to?Well,just last year, the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) released a survey that reported that about 33 percent of today’s teens have been sexually active. And while you may feel confident that your teen is not included in this statistic, they may interact with those who are. Many parents find that raising a teenager is a delicate balance between providing structured learning while at the same time allowing for natural exploration. Being able to strike this healthy balance is what helps them establish their identity.

How to Tell If a Family Member Is Battling Mental Illness

You probably know when a family member is physically sick. They may have a bad cough, look drawn and tired or have lost weight. But would you know if their illness was mental, not physical?

It Sounds Like Good News, but Alex Trebek’s ‘Near Remission’ for Pancreatic Cancer Isn’t Typical

UPDATE: Alex Trebek died November 8, 2020, more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

AFib: Managing Long-Term Care

If you have fast or extra heartbeats, you might be suffering from atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a heart condition that affects millions of Americans. AFib can lead to more serious conditions, but there are ways to manage it. 

Beat the Heat: How To Eat To Keep Cool

Why Fasting Every Other Day May Not Lead to Long-Term Weight Loss

It sounds like a dieter’s dream. You eat whatever you want one day and then fast the next.

Tropical Steak Salad

Try something different for dinner tonight! This steak recipe by Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health, features lots of healthy ingredients like almonds, pineapple and mangos.

New NIH-Funded Initiative Will Help ORMC Advance Emergency Medicine Research

Trauma is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 to 46, and on average there are about 141 million visits to the emergency room, 40 million of which are injury-related.

CDC: Obesity is Associated with 13 Different Types of Cancer

About 33 percent of American adults are obese. It’s been well documented that obesity increases your risk for various chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and even cancer.

With Dietary Changes, A Little Can Go a Long Way

This blog is written in conjunction with Wyndham Bonett and Lee Weber, FSU medical students.