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• Orlando Health helps patients understand medical bills

  Understanding how to decode and interpret medical bills is akin to learning a new language — or several at once.

• Study: Older Americans May be Less Healthy Than Previous Generations

  Americans are living longer, but according to one recent study they may not be living healthier.

• 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.

• 6 Women’s Health Conditions that Affect Men

  Breast cancer, genital warts and menopause — what do all these health conditions have in common? If you guessed that they’re all women’s health issues, you’d be incorrect. 

• It's World Heart Day! Learn the secrets to a healthy heart from our physicians at Orlando Health

  In honor of World Heart Day, we asked some of our cardiac physicians what piece of advice they would give to patients and families to help keep their heart healthy. Here's what they said:

• Study: One Minute a Day of Weight-Bearing Exercise May Improve Bone Health

  It turns out that even one minute of exercise can be beneficial for the body, according to one recent study.

• For Athletes, Mental Health Matters — Even at Olympics

  How does the greatest gymnast of all time become even greater? By recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health — and choosing to put herself and her safety first. 

• Warmer Months are Good for Heart Health

  Living in Florida, we have a lot to be thankful for — especially because it’s warm year round. Now, it appears that this warm weather is good for more than just enjoying days at the beach. 

• 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.

• Raising Health Literacy, Improving Health Outcomes

  Health information can overwhelm even those with advanced medical knowledge and literacy skills. Medical science is constantly evolving. Even doctors with specialties may need to expand their knowledge to best understand a condition they may be facing. It can be particularly difficult for patients to retain information when facing frightening news.