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  • Arnold Palmer Hospital receives $50,000 from St. Baldrick’s Foundation to treat more children with cancer on clinical trials

    Orlando, FL (November 13, 2019) –  The St. Baldrick’s Foundation awarded Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with a $50,000 grant to ensure more patients have access to clinical trials. The hospital is one of 25 institutions in the country, and the only one in Florida, to receive funding from the organization and will use these funds to pursue additional research and advancements for cancer care.

  • Do Weight-loss Drugs Cause Unplanned Pregnancies?

    You’re watching social media videos, say, and see formerly overweight women crooning about how they got pregnant thanks to weight-loss drugs.

  • In The News Dr. Sreeram Maddipatla

    For colon cancer and many other forms of the disease, clinical trials offer patients treatment beyond the standard of care.

  • Dr. Brahmbhatt, FOX 35 Discuss Appendicitis, Antibiotics

    The good doctor discusses a new study about the use of antibiotics for appendicitis.

  • Bringing Health to Esports: Orlando Health Partners with Magic Gaming

    Whether competing on the court or with a controller, athletes understand the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy so they can perform at their best. Recognizing this, Orlando Health is partnering with Magic Gaming, a collaboration between Orlando Magic and the NBA 2K league, to help players on the electronic gaming team stay in peak condition.

  • How to avoid holiday weight gain with these simple tips

    The holidays are right around the corner, and many of us are cringing at the thought of what seems to be the unavoidable weight gain that happens every… single… year. But with all of the holidays dishes laced with butter, sugary baked goods, and luscious, rich holiday drinks, who can resist? Maybe this year you can break the weight gain cycle. Staying healthy through the holidays can be easier than you think, using these helpful tips.

    Preparing for the holiday season

    The holidays are stressful enough with family coming into town, travel plans, and last minute Christmas shopping. Set a realistic goal to maintain your weight over the holiday season, instead of trying to meet a large weight loss goal when temptations are high. Take 10- to 15- minute brisk walks to help relieve holiday stress, and help clear your mind of your growing to-do lists as the holidays kick into high-gear. Stay on your regular eating pattern and don’t skip meals. If you over-indulged at breakfast, don’t skip lunch and dinner. Skipping meals can lead to excessive hunger and over-eating. Instead, eat something light to tie you over until your next meal. Decide it is okay to eat your favorite high-fat foods. I always say, “everything in moderation.” Choose the indulgent foods you really enjoy and eat small portions to satisfy your craving. Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Savor your favorite holiday foods by eating mindfully and in small portions. Here’s a great portion control tip for the holidays – carry an ice cream scoop with you to use to fill your plate with various foods. That way, you get a smaller portion of your favorite foods. Eat a light, healthy snack before going to an event or party. This will help curb your hunger going into the party, and control your portions and choices while at the party.

    Mindful eating while at the party

    Check out the buffet and food choices before filling your plate. How often do you go down the buffet line filling your plate up from the beginning, only to realize what you really wanted was at the end of the buffet line? Avoid this by scoping out your options first, and then choosing your favorite foods to eat and skipping the rest. Aim to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Choose calorie-free beverages. Limit your intake of alcohol, juices, sodas, and eggnogs. The calories from sugar in these beverages can add up quickly, and often goes unnoticed. Bring a healthy dish to share. Are you in charge of a dish at your family potluck? Bring a healthy side dish that everyone will be sure to enjoy and I guarantee you, you won’t be the only one that’s glad you did. Make only one trip to the buffet table. With so many food options, it can be hard not to go back for seconds or thirds. Try to avoid this by grabbing your favorite foods the first go-around, and savor every bite. Keep your hands full with a low-calorie beverage. Hold your glass in the hand you usually eat with to keep from grabbing nibbles here and there as butlers make their way around the room. Stand away from the buffet table so that you aren’t tempted to nibble. Eat only when you are hungry, and not because food is at your fingertips. It’s also easy to mistake hunger for thirst, so make sure that you are properly hydrated by drinking water throughout the night. Avoid nibbling while you cook. There is a difference between nibbling and tasting while preparing foods. Avoid nibbling so that when it’s time to eat, you can sit down and enjoy the hard work you put into the meal!I hope that these tips help guide you through a healthier holiday season. Remember, the holidays are all about time spent with friends and family, so enjoy every minute!

  • Sugary Sodas Are Losing Their Pop With Many Americans

    For many years, the healthcare industry has been issuing warnings about the risks associated with the consumption of too many sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages with a high sugar content. Sugar-sweetened beverages also include flavored juice drinks, sports drinks, sweetened tea, sweetened coffee and energy drinks. Too much sugar can lead to a wide range of health issues, and as we know, soda contains a staggering amount of sugar. In fact, a 12 ounce can of soda may easily have up to 39 grams of sugar. Visualize one teaspoon of granulated sugar, this contains 4 grams of sugar. To put this another way, a 12 ounce can of soda containing 36 g of sugar (grams of sugar will be listed on the nutrition facts label) equals about 9 teaspoons of granulated sugar.