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Highlighting Aphasia: A Commonly Misunderstood Communication Disorder
You know that frustrating feeling when you’re in a conversation and trying to think of a specific word, but can’t? For many of us, the word eventually comes to mind, or we move on, knowing it’s a rare mental lapse. But for those who have aphasia, that frustration comes often and can be long-lasting.
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Crying Too Much?
We all feel a range of emotions sometimes—it’s healthy and natural. But if you’ve been crying more lately, or are concerned that you are tearful too often, learn more about what your weeping may mean.
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Screening for Breast Cancer—Things You Need to Know
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed this year in the United States. While the overwhelming majority of those who develop breast cancer are women, men can get breast cancer, too.
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How to Stay Hydrated This Summer
Summer is a prime time for becoming dehydrated. Warmer weather, increased activity, and so many food occasions featuring alcohol can leave our bodies craving water.
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How to Cut Back on Processed Foods
Dietitians and wellness gurus across the board give the same advice: To maintain a healthy diet, cut out processed foods. That includes sugary snacks, chips, hot dogs and almost everything fast food. While most foods are processed in some way — tomatoes have been picked off the vine, meat has been ground — ultra-processed foods such as mass-produced packaged bread, sodas and chicken nuggets can cause health problems. Because many processed foods are high in sugar, salt, fat and carbohydrates, a diet high in processed foods is linked to obesity. A recent study also suggests a link between processed foods and an increased risk of cancer.
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Thirsty Much? Know the Signs of Dehydration
Our bodies need water to survive. Water doesn’t just keep us from feeling thirsty, it is instrumental in helping our bodies run efficiently. Water makes up 55 percent to 65 percent of adult bodies and about 78 percent of newborn bodies. Within the body, the brain and heart contain 73 percent water, muscles and kidneys contain 79 percent and even our bones are made up of 31 percent water.
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Vaping: A Safe or Dangerous Alternative to Smoking?
E-cigarettes are the most common tobacco product used by today’s youth. In 2016, two million middle and high school students in the U.S. said they had used e-cigarettes in the past 60 days. But it’s not just a youth habit. In 2014,12.6 percent of adults had tried an e-cigarette, with 3.7 percent of adults using e-cigarettes regularly.
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Narrow Networks - A New Type of Healthcare Insurance
In just a few weeks, open enrollment will begin for hundreds of thousands of Central Floridians. Many will have a variety of health insurance plans to consider when deciding which one is best for them and their families. HMOs, PPOs, Point-of-Service Plans, Health Savings Accounts; the options can be daunting. Recently, another type of insurance plan - the narrow network – has been introduced into the market and is continuing to expand.
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Tips for Breastfeeding Success
It’s true that breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby—but being natural doesn’t mean it’s always easy. As a new mom, you and your newborn have to figure out how to make this feeding system work. You may be nervous, exhausted and uncomfortable from delivery, and your baby is trying to adjust to this whole daylight and hunger experience!
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What to Know About Sickle Cell Anemia
Healthy red blood cells are round, but for those with sickle cell disease, the red blood cells become sticky and hard because of an abnormal amount of protein in the blood. The red blood cells form the shape of a sickle, or crescent. This change in shape can cause the blood cells to stick together and block off small blood vessels, which can lead to pain, organ damage, infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke. Sickle cells also die early, causing a constant shortage of red blood cells.
