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With Flu Shots Less Effective this Year, Here's Why You Should Still Get Vaccinated
Every year during flu season, there’s a debate about whether to get the flu vaccine.
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Coping with Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer
For most women, being pregnant is an incredibly uplifting experience. Sure, it comes with its fair share of discomfort and inconvenience, but that is largely outweighed by the incomparable joy of bringing another life into the world.
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Four Easy Diet Tips to Stay Energized During the Holidays
Is it just me, or does this holiday season seem especially hectic? Between work and travel, parties and family visits, the holiday season seems to feel more rushed each year. Unfortunately, the season that requires the most energy also happens to be when it is shortest in supply.
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Avoiding a colonoscopy? Here’s why you shouldn’t
“It’s embarrassing.”
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When “Safe” isn’t Safe—What You Need to Know About Baseball Sliding Injuries
Those of us who grew up watching Pete Rose play baseball in his prime will recall this common scene:
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Why You Should Kick Energy Drinks to the Curb
It’s a Monday afternoon, and you’re sitting at work trying to focus on a report you need to finish by the end of the day. As 2 p.m. rolls around, you’re feeling tired, sluggish and just plain exhausted. You could use a nap, you think. But instead, you head to the vending machine to buy an energy drink to help you get through the rest of the day. But have you ever wondered what exactly you’re putting into your body and if there’s a healthier way to get the energy boost you need?
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Break a Sweat and Give Your Brain a Boost
Exercise is good for your heart, and it also can lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes and help you lose weight. But did you know it’s good for your brain, too? When you exercise, your cerebral blood flow increases and helps protect against age-related loss of grey matter. And because physical activity also lowers resting cortisol levels over time, you’re better able to manage stress and prevent cognitive decline — possibly lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Taking Low-Dose Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease? New Recommendations Under Review
When should you start – or stop – taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart disease and stroke?
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One-Ingredient Banana or Mango Ice Cream
Bananas and mangos are excellent sources of potassium and vitamin C. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious one-ingredient ice cream recipe by Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health.
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Apple-Carrot-Ginger Smoothie
1/2 apple, cored
