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• Reducing the Effects of Heart Disease Through Cardiac Rehabilitation

  The statistics about heart disease are daunting. It’s the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and its impact is even greater than that. More than 28 million Americans have been diagnosed with heart disease and are living with the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• When Eating Disorders Don’t Look As Expected

  What image comes to your mind when you think about someone with an eating disorder? There’s a good chance you picture a young, Caucasian teenage girl with anorexia, who may be painfully thin. Or, perhaps, you picture someone with bulimia as a heavier person, who is ordering through the drive through lane with a car already filled with food wrappers.

• What's the GERD Diet and Why Does It Help the GI Tract?

  With the holidays approaching, celebrations with friends and family over a large, delicious meal are tradition. But overindulging at the buffet can lead to stomach upset, or worse, trigger an episode of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.  

• I’m a Cardiologist. Try These 6 Heart-Boosting Activities

  Regular exercise plays a critical role in keeping your heart healthy and lowering your risk for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack, heart disease and stroke.

• Playing Contact Sports? Why You Need a Mouthguard

  This blog was written in conjunction with Daryl Osbahr, MD. 

• Orlando Health: Extraordinary Doctors. Extraordinary Care.

  At Orlando Health, our team members are truly our most valuable asset. Our doctors are trusted by our patients as well as health professionals around the globe – from U.S. News & World Report and Sirius Radio interviews to the Wall Street Journal and local news stations, the Orlando Health team is busy sharing knowledge and making an impact.

• 10-Minute Cancer Test Breakthrough Shows Promise for Affordable, Early Detection

  Most people only find out they have cancer after they’ve experienced a number of concerning symptoms. By the time that happens, cancer cells have multiplied and perhaps even entered surrounding tissue. But two new breakthroughs offer the promise of early detection of cancer in the body, which means far earlier treatment and more successful outcomes.

• How Drug Resistance Could Affect the Prevalence of HIV/AIDS

  More than 1.1 million people in the country are living with HIV and more than 18,000 people were diagnosed with AIDS in 2015, according to the most recently available data.

• My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night – Is It Growing Pains?

  If your child is experiencing growing pains, the pain is real.

• Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Advantages of the DIEP Flap Procedure

  The past decade has ushered in major technical advancements in autologous breast reconstruction, which is done using a patient’s own tissue. The most common techniques include the use of skin, muscle, fat, or artificial implants to reconstruct the breast. The use of abdominal skin and fat has gained in popularity, offering patients a more natural look and feel, similar to that of the natural breast. Other advantages of using a patient’s own tissue in reconstruction includes: the avoidance of artificial breast implants, the body contouring that comes with removal of excess abdominal fat, and the possibility of restoring sensation to the new breasts.