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• Eye Care Safety During Sports

  Playing sports at any age is a big part of our culture. But injuries can also come from those activities. Although a sprained ankle can be hard to prevent, an eye injury is 90 percent preventable.

• Peachy-Berry with Coconut Smoothie

  Peaches are a great source of fiber and can protect you from health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and colorectal cancer. Try this smoothie recipe from Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian with Orlando Health. 

• Why You Should Discuss Your Sex Life With Your Doctor

  About 4 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but according to a new study these Americans may not be getting comprehensive care because doctors may not ask about their sexual orientation.

• 3 Ways To Prepare for a Virtual Doctor Appointment

  When life gets busy, it can be difficult to squeeze in a doctor visit. Telehealth appointments save time, especially if you take steps to prepare before you meet with your physician virtually.

• I Feel Great! Why Should I See a Doctor?

  It may sound strange, but one of the best times to start seeing a doctor is when there’s nothing wrong with you. This becomes even more important as you move out of your care-free 20s and into your 30s and beyond.

• Everything Men Need to Know About Going to the Doctor

  By the age of 20, men should start seeing their doctor for regular medical checkups. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. In fact, studies have shown that men tend to visit the doctor less than women by a considerable amount. Whatever your reason is for avoiding the doctor’s office, wait no more! Your body is irreplaceable and keeping it in tiptop shape is up to you. 

• Almond Milk, Oat Milk, Coconut Milk: What To Know About Dairy Alternatives

  When topping off your breakfast cereal, your choices used to be whole, reduced fat or fat-free milk.  But nondairy alternatives, such as almond milk and oat milk, have exploded in the past decade. Between 2009 and 2015, worldwide sales of nondairy milk alternatives more than doubled, while cow’s milk decreased 13 percent in the U.S. during roughly the same time frame.

• Back Pain? When To See a Doctor

  There are many ways to hurt your back: playing softball on the weekend, helping a friend move or picking something up off the floor. The pain might even show up with no obvious cause.

• Doctors Sometimes Prescribe Drugs Patients Don’t Need

  More than a quarter of doctors admit to prescribing medication that likely won’t have many therapeutic benefits for patients, according to a recent survey of more than 5,000 American College of Physicians (ACP) member physicians.

• How Robots Assist Doctors in Orthopedic Surgery

  You’ve probably heard about orthopedic robotic surgery, but what is it, exactly? Don’t worry — robots aren’t running the show in the operating room. Surgeons are in control and execute the surgical plan while robots help with precision.