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• The Remarkable Ways Social Support Can Improve Cancer Outcomes

  Many people think that a support group for cancer patients will be depressing or filled with tragic stories. But often the opposite is true. These meetings can be filled with hope, humor and laughter as members share their trials and triumphs. Recent studies have confirmed what many oncology nurses, social workers and patients know — that social support is one of the most important variables in our recovery from illness. Such studies are significant because they emphasize that whole-health approaches can lead to more favorable results.

• Could Having Neurosurgery Earlier in the Day Lead to Better Outcomes?

  Can the timing of surgery affect the outcome? According to one recent study, it may be possible.

• Oven-baked Lemon Parmesan Asparagus

  Signs of spring are all around us in grocery stores and at farmers’ markets. 🌱 To make use of the fresh, bright-colored vegetables and fruits, try this easy spring side dish by Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health, to pair with any meal.

• Setting SMART Goals Can Help You Achieve Your Biggest Challenges

  We have all set goals for ourselves at some point in time. We think about our life goals, career goals, and family goals. Have you ever made goals for yourself when it comes to your health? Maybe you want to be more active? Make better dietary choices?

• How Your Wrist May Play a Role in Treating Heart Disease

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and more than 26 million Americans currently have this disease.

• 10 Common Myths About Measles—and the Real Facts

  Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.

• My Muscle Hurts. Should I Go to the Doctor?

  Many of us have experienced it before. You go to the gym and the morning after your leg muscles are incredibly sore. Or you’ve spent the day lifting heavy boxes, and your arm feels a little tender or doesn’t have the same range of motion.

• The possible link between celiac disease and unexplained infertility

  I saw a lovely 26-year-old woman who has been trying to get pregnant for two years in my office recently. Neither she nor her husband has ever conceived. She was having normal regular periods and frequent unprotected intercourse in the middle of her menstrual cycle. She had no complaints of painful periods or painful intercourse. Her only medical complaint was abdominal bloating, cramps and diarrhea that seemed to be related to stress. She had lost weight recently by exercising and eliminating breads and carbohydrates, and as a result, her bloating also improved.

• Search This, Not That—How to Find Reliable Health Info Online

  All it takes is a click of the mouse or a swipe of the finger to be able to search for health information on the Internet. A search engine can bring back thousands or even millions of hits on any given topic. Scrolling down the list of results, you might see some pages that are written by a hospital or a drug company. Others may be written by a patient who is battling a disease, and some might even be written by a middle school student for a school project.

• 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

  Every fall, as nature (and retailers) don a palette of gold, orange and brown, you may also notice a fair amount of pink in the mix, as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. But as the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women, and one that has become increasingly survivable with early detection, year-round attention to the preventive steps you can take is key.