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What You Eat Could Help You Heal Faster After Surgery

How To Beat Those Late-Night Cravings? Plan Ahead

If you’re a snacker, chances are you’ve found yourself at the fridge or pantry late in the evening, looking for something to munch on that won’t derail the goals you work hard on in daylight hours.

How to Embrace the Snack - but Avoid the 'Fourth Meal'

Peak Athletic Performance: Getting the Most Out of Your Body

For every athlete, there comes a time when your ability to perform reaches its peak. That period varies from person to person and from sport to sport.

Urgent or Emergency? When You Should Head to the ER

The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week ­­— even if no one ever wants to go there. But if the time does come when you need emergency help, how do you know what is really an emergency and what can be resolved with a simple trip to an urgent care clinic?

If Sex Hurts Post-Menopause, Try an Estrogen Cream

The COVID-19 Factors that Lead to Child Abuse

With schools closed and many parents working remotely due to COVID-19, families are coming to terms with a new normal that can add significant stress. That stress is made worse when one or more parents lose their jobs altogether. Even a 1% increase in unemployment can result in a potential 20% increase in child abuse or neglect, according to a University of Oxford study. 

What Necessary Surgeries Mean to Patients and Physicians

In early March, McKaylee Prochazka of Lake Nona had emergency surgery for kidney stones and a stent was inserted to drain any pieces that remained. Soon after surgery, the Orange County school teacher developed a urinary tract infection.

My Baby’s Crying Again — What Does It Mean?

For new parents, figuring out the cause of a baby’s cries can be a daunting challenge, especially since one sob can sound quite different from the next. Still, this is hardly an impossible task. You just need to keep in mind that babies don’t cry only because they’re hungry. Each of these outbursts offers an opportunity to learn more about your child’s needs.

What Does it Mean to be on Life Support?

When you hear the phrase life support, you often think of someone on the brink of death due to a severe illness or injury or someone who is hooked up to a machine that is helping him or her stay alive.