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What You Should Know About the New Dietary Guidelines
If you want to live a long, healthy life, say goodbye to added sugars and excess salt in your diet and hello to more seafood, whole grains and vegetables.
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Study Involving Twins Highlights Genetics’ Role in Cancer Risk
It’s common knowledge that family genetics play a role in the development of cancer, but a new study indicates that there’s an increased risk of cancer in family members who share an identical genetic makeup: twins.
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Federal Group Issues New Mammogram Guidelines — But Not Everyone Agrees
About 12 percent of American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is critical when it comes to treating breast cancer, and women often have been advised to get regular mammograms for this very reason.
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No Family Medical History? Here’s What You Should Know
Family medical history is critical for how we provide care, but in some cases a patient may not have access to this information. When someone is adopted or loses their parents early in life, it’s difficult for them to know what medical conditions may be common in their family.
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How Orlando Health Prepares for Hurricanes
Because we live in Florida, hurricanes are a part of the landscape here. That’s why we actively monitor all of these situations whenever the National Weather Service issues an advisory or alert.
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Intimacy Challenges: Coping with Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction isn’t normally a topic of polite conversation, but 18 million American men of all ages have this health condition, and a whopping 70 percent of 70-somethings experience it.
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‘Obesity Genes’ Don’t Affect Weight Loss
Recent research indicates that 20 percent of the weight differences between people are caused by “obesity genes” that change the way the brain regulates appetite, but another new study suggests that people with these genes can still leverage various strategies to lose weight.
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5 Facts About the Dangers of E-Cigarettes
There are currently more than 250 brands of e-cigarettes sold in stores and online. Unfortunately, as cigarette use has declined, more people — especially teens — are experimenting with e-cigarettes.
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How Your Family’s Lifestyle May Impact Your Health
It’s a widely held belief that genes play a role in a person’s risk for disease. If many members of your immediate family have breast cancer, you may have an increased risk for the disease. If the men in your family all suffered their first heart attack in their 50s, you may be more susceptible to heart issues in middle age, as well.
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This Football Season, Pass on Game-Day Indulgences
Who doesn’t love to tailgate? The rowdy fans, the barbecue and the beer all make for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon.
