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• Orlando Health Program Prevents Readmissions for New Moms

  By Alan Schmadtke, Editorial Contributor

• Why Working Long Hours Isn’t Good for Your Heart Health

  Americans work more than anyone, research has shown.

• Three Habits for Better Bone Health

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to lose density or thickness. Bones become fragile and can break easily, even when doing normal activities like stepping off a curb. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis and 80 percent of them are women. But osteoporosis doesn’t have to be a natural part of aging. Three critical habits can help your bones stay strong for a lifetime.

• Shoulder Health: Taking Care of Your Rotator Cuff at the Gym

  Are you one of many across the country who resolved that this would be the year to get more exercise? Getting exercise is one of the two most common resolutions (eating healthier is also at the top), and while it can be fantastic for our health, an injury can derail our best efforts for fitness.

• How a Fitness Tracker Helps Your Heart

  Next time you’re in a large group, take a peek at what everyone is wearing on their wrists. Odds are, many of your companions are sporting fitness trackers or smart watches.

• National Health Education at Orlando Health

  This week, we recognize National Health Education Week (NHEW), established in 1995 and celebrated during the third full week of October. It is sponsored by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), with a goal of increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.

• Fitness Trackers—Do They Really Help With Weight Loss?

  It seems like everyone has one. Fitbit. Garmin. Apple Watch. Everyone is sporting some type of wristwatch device to count steps, record heart rate or calorie burn and measure sleep quality. But do these fitness trackers really work?

• Focus on Men’s Health

  For most men, no matter how old they are, paying attention to their overall health is typically not very high on their list of priorities. Many men simply don’t take care of themselves very well and, when they do, it’s more often because they want to look good by staying fit. And while that’s great, there are health issues that can occur that aren’t prevented by good fitness. As a result, they often wait too long before seeking medical attention for a problem.

• Hiking, Biking, Running: High Intensity Exercises for Heart Health

  Regular physical activity strengthens your muscles and joints, and it’s also key for heart health. Exercise helps your heart more efficiently pump blood and circulate oxygen, lowering your risk of cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and heart disease. 

• Mental Health & Weight Loss Surgery

  A new study indicates that there may be a greater need for mental health counseling before and after weight loss surgery.