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8 Myths about Testicular Cancer

To many men, the thought of being diagnosed with testicular cancer is like something out of a bad dream. From an early age, men become acutely aware of the importance of this sensitive organ and the role it plays in our sexual development and procreation. Any physical threat to this region of our bodies can seem like a direct threat to our very manhood.

Are You Wearing the Wrong Running Shoe?

With its great year-round weather, Central Florida is the perfect place for runners.

5 Healthy Habits That Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk

More than 26 million Americans suffer from heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

5 Things to Know About Menopause

Every woman will experience menopause when she gets older. Life has very few certainties, but this is one of them.

Exercise May Improve Effectiveness of Chemotherapy

Exercise has several proven health benefits, including helping to control weight, improving your quality of life and lowering your risk for certain diseases.

Fruits & Veggies – More Matters

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and apparently so does a generous helping of every other fruit and vegetable.

Salt & Sodium: The Real Danger

We all know that consuming too much salt isn’t good for your health. But just how much of it people with certain chronic conditions should consume is currently the subject of much debate.

Telemedicine in Critical Care: the Doctor is Always In

More than half of all U.S. hospitals use some form of telemedicine, according to the American Telemedicine Association, with each specialty applying its benefits in their own way. The development of Tele-ICUs has been an especially important innovation in critical care, as it helps us address the shortage of intensivists (doctors who work in the ICU) nationwide. While telemedicine isn’t meant to replace bedside doctors, it does help fill the gap at facilities that cannot support a doctor or intensivist during certain times of the day. Instead of one intensivist at one critical care facility, telemedicine allows one physician to work across multiple facilities, using secure telecommunication technologies and mobile robots to remotely deliver health care. The physician works with the care team at the hospital to ensure patients receive the best of care, using one of two models for a Tele-ICU.

Two Models of Telemedicine

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.

5 Tips for Managing Your Energy Throughout the Day

Have you ever felt that you could accomplish more if there were more than 24 hours in a day?