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Overcoming Mental Health Hurdles After Stroke

After a stroke, you might struggle with anxiety and depression in addition to physical challenges. Understanding the mental and emotional hurdles that you may face can help you get the care you need. 

Food: Mindless or Mindful?

When you sit down for a meal, do you eat quickly? Are you distracted? Or do you concentrate on the food that you are eating?

Does More Fiber Lead to Less Inflammation?

Often, people will think of antioxidant vitamins such as A and C or Omega 3 fatty acids as anti-inflammatory nutrients. But fiber plays a critical role in fighting inflammation too. Fiber supports good bowel function, gut health and immunity. It also helps control blood sugar and  lipid levels, while reducing blood pressure and body weight. As an anti-inflammatory, fiber ought to be considered a crucial component for chronic disease prevention, symptom-reduction and overall wellness. 

Joseph Wrobleski, DO

9 Less-Common Signs That Could Mean Cancer

There are many different types of cancer, making it virtually impossible to build a one-size-fits-all checklist of symptoms. It’s not unusual for some cancer symptoms to fly under the radar – or be confused with an unrelated condition.

5 ways to Reduce Stress in 10 minutes or Less

Between work, family and social obligations, we’re all very busy. These commitments can make it challenging to just slow down, relax and enjoy each minute of every day.

5 Pieces of Health Advice for College Freshmen

Millions of recent high school graduates will enter college in the fall. While parents get their children ready for this experience — from attending orientation to shopping for dorm room supplies and textbooks — there’s something else you should do to prepare your child for the first year of college: make sure they’re well-informed from a health perspective.

Why Eating a Low-Cholesterol Diet is Important for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men and more than 220,000 of them will be diagnosed with the disease this year.

People with HIV and Cancer Less Likely to Get Cancer Treatment

More than 1.2 million Americans live with HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How Soon Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons?

Swimming can be a fun activity for kids, and with Florida’s warm weather, it can be a great way to cool down. But with drowning listed as the top cause of death for children between ages 1 and 4, swimming lessons are key to reducing the risk of tragedy.