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  • Are you getting enough rest? The dangers of sleep deprivation

    Do you find yourself struggling to get through your day, thinking, “If only I had another hour or two of sleep…?" Well, your body might be on to something. If you find yourself daydreaming about your next nap, contemplating purchasing stock in Starbucks, or drinking more coffee and caffeinated beverages than water, you may have to ask yourself, “Am I getting enough rest?” Or perhaps you are sleeping six to eight hours each night but just not feeling rejuvenated. If you are dozing off during meetings and presentations, or noticing your commute home from the office seems longer each day, these may be signs of sleep deprivation.

  • Are you worried about showing signs of aging? See this list of powerful age-defying foods!

    We all know that eating the right foods can have a positive effect on how young we feel and look. But there are some foods that possess specific age-defying qualities that you will want to be sure to include in your diet as you age! Take a look at the foods that made the list of powerful age-defying foods below.

  • Is CrossFit Safe When You’re Pregnant?

    Over the past several years, ultra-intense exercise programs have become increasingly popular. From P90X to INSANITY to High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), it seems there’s no shortage of fitness gurus promoting the benefits of fast, high-intensity workouts designed to push your body to the limit.  Arguably, one program stands out among the rest as the most popular and most intense of the bunch: CrossFit. Once an underground fitness movement mostly practiced by elite military units and die-hard fitness fanatics, CrossFit is now a mainstream phenomenon that’s attracted hundreds of thousands of followers, from Hollywood A-listers to everyday working professionals. Increasingly, CrossFit has also become a trendy way for expecting women to stay in shape during their pregnancies. Unsurprisingly, it’s led many people to wonder if CrossFit and programs like it are safe for moms-to-be.

  • Your Lymphedema Surgery Questions Answered

    Lymphedema is a condition that affects more than 4 million people in the United States.

  • 8 Vasectomy Reversal Questions Answered

    As a urologist that specializes in male infertility, I get countless questions about vasectomies and vasectomy reversals every day. Do they work? Are they painful? Can I have a baby “naturally” again? What about the risks and complications? Many men—and women—ask these questions because they are rightfully concerned about themselves or their spouse. One of their main concerns is how the procedure will affect their ability to have a child again or relieve post-vasectomy pain. As a doctor, my goal is to give my patients the best care and to support them throughout treatment. Health education is part of this process. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what happens during a vasectomy or have no idea what a reversal procedure is, here are answers to those questions and more.

    What is a vasectomy?

    A vasectomy is a great form of birth control. It involves dividing the vas deferens, the sperm duct that transports sperm from the testicle to the ejaculatory ducts. This procedure can be done several ways—with or without clips, cauterization, or a scalpel. Regardless of how it is done, the goal is to disrupt the passage of sperm. After the procedure, you will still have semen in your ejaculate—but it will be void of sperm.

    What is a vasectomy reversal?

    This process involves reconnecting the vas deferens after a vasectomy. The vas is a very small tubular structure measuring 3 to 5 millimeters. Because we are dealing with small, delicate structures, a reversal requires microsurgical techniques. The suture used to perform the reversal is finer than human hair. There are two ways to reconnect the tubes: simple and complex. Simple reversal is when the vas is reconnected where it was divided. Complex reversal is when one end of the vas is connected to the epididymis, the organ close to the testicle where sperm mature. Whether you get a simple or complex reversal depends on when you underwent a vasectomy, the appearance of fluid seen during the procedure and your surgeon’s expertise. It’s important to choose a surgeon skilled in both simple and complex reversal. You also should keep in mind that the outcomes of both procedures differ. The simple reversal has a more than 90-95% chance of sperm returning, compared to a 50-60% chance for complex reversal.

  • Medical Librarians: The Real Life "Siri's" of the Health Information World

    Think of medical librarians as the "Siri’s" of the medical world—only more accurate (sorry Apple). In an age of instant answers, we serve as a resource for timely, accurate information that medical professionals can quickly access. We are master searchers, database gurus and all-around experts when it comes to finding and accessing medical information. When a physician needs information about a rare complication, a nurse needs the latest treatment guidelines or a pharmacist needs safety information on a new drug—the medical librarian is their time-saving “go to” resource.  And ultimately, patients benefit from their well-informed and up-to-date health care providers.

  • Coping with the Fear of Cancer Returning

    Fear. It’s something we’ve all experienced at one time or another.

  • Healthcare Gets “Smart” with Sensors, Apps, and Wearable Technology

    “Smart” technologies and wearable devices that monitor everything from blood sugar to medication adherence are beginning to peak consumers’ interests.

  • Avoiding a colonoscopy? Here’s why you shouldn’t

    “It’s embarrassing.”

  • A Day in the Life of a Neuro-Oncologist

    What is neuro-oncology? Sounds pretty complex, right? It’s what Dr. Nick Avgeropoulos—or Dr. Nick, as he prefers to be called—does every day at the UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health. Dr. Nick is a specially trained doctor who treats cancer of the brain and spine. He works with patients who are facing the biggest challenge of their lives to provide them with the treatment and care they need.