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  • 6 Weeks from Due Date, 'Suddenly Things Got Scary'

    A high-risk pregnancy, an emergency cesarean section, a month-long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, hernia surgery on our 2-month-old son — none of this was part of the plan. But Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies always was part of our plan, and we are so fortunate that it was.

  • ‘Something’s Not Right:’ Mom Seeks Answers for Daughter’s Potty Problems

    ZoeThe first sign that something wasn’t right with Zoë Graham was the toddler’s curious potty-training habit of announcing a need to go – only to reveal shortly after that the urge had passed.

  • Energy-Boosting Foods To Keep You Going

    If you find yourself dragging during the day, the culprit may be more than just a lack of sleep. Poor nutrition can sap your performance in sports and your energy for daily living.

  • 10 Creative Ways To Keep Kids Active

    Prying your children away from smartphones and gaming consoles to get some exercise can be a challenge. But regular physical activity is important – and easier when you make it a family affair, says Dr. Stuart Janousky, a board-certified pediatrician with Orlando Health Physician Associates.

  • Prostate Cancer Pre-Treatment Eases Radiation Side Effects

    Preventing side effects is an important element of any cancer treatment plan. That’s especially true within the pelvis, where the prostate resides.

  • Over 50? Here’s How To Build Muscle

    As we age, our bodies lose muscle mass, which can affect our mobility. The good news is that muscle loss can be slowed — and even reversed — by diet and exercise.

  • New Screening Guidelines Can Increase Lung Cancer Survival Odds

    Hoping to spur earlier detection of lung cancer, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently announced new screening guidelines, significantly expanding the pool of those who should be tested.

  • Household Chores Pose Everyday Injury Risks

    The simplest home chores – from cooking to painting to yardwork -- can be dangerous. Your house and garage are full of gadgets, tools and devices that can injure you.

  • High-Risk Pregnancy? Low-Dose Aspirin Can Help

    Weight gain, nausea and swollen feet are typical discomforts when you’re pregnant. But for up to 8 percent of pregnant women, those seemingly harmless symptoms can signal the onset of preeclampsia. This serious condition is linked to an increase in maternal and infant mortality, and affects up to 15 percent of preterm births in the U.S. 

  • Get Moving To Jump-Start Your Brain

    Exercise is good for your heart, but did you know it’s good for your brain, too? And even better: You don’t have to do a specific type of exercise to boost your brain power. The key is to just get moving!