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  • Common Running Injuries and How To Prevent Them

    Living in Central Florida is great for runners. The weather is nice, the terrain is flat and there are many beautiful parks and neighborhoods to explore. However, that being said, running on a regular basis year-round can have its drawbacks. Much of what I see in my practice is secondary to overuse and poor running technique. Even for runners, cross training and taking time off is important for preventing injuries. Equally important is a pair of good running shoes that are replaced on a regular basis.

  • Five More Reasons to get a Mammogram

    In case you missed the memo, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Which means that everywhere you turn, pink ads with even pinker lettering are reminding you to get a mammogram because, well “early detection gives you the best shot for survival blah, blah, blah…” And they’re right—you’re just weary of being reminded.  But here are five more reasons to stop dawdling and get screened already.

    1. Peace of mind

    It was Amelia Earhart who said, “Anticipation, I suppose sometimes exceeds realization.”

  • What causes absent or irregular periods? Dr. Greves explains possible diagnosis and treatment options

    Most women dread their monthly menstrual period, despite it being the sole component of the body’s ability to reproduce. What exactly is a menstrual period? Menstrual periods occur when a woman matures to the point of making enough hormones. Each month, the lining of the uterus prepares for a fertilized egg. If the woman does not become pregnant, the hormones in her body will drop, and the lining of the uterus will be sloughed off and leave the body as a menstrual period.

    What’s the difference between absent periods, irregular periods and spotting? What are some common causes?

    Absent periods are periods that do not happen at all, and irregular periods are periods that happen less than six to eight times a year. And sometimes, a woman will just “spot.”

  • Common questions about melanoma

    Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer in the United States and the most common cancer among men and women age 20-29. In its early stages, melanoma is a very treatable cancer with a very successful (nearly 100 percent) survival rate. However, left undetected, melanoma can spread quickly, affecting other organs in the body and the lymph nodes, significantly decreasing chances for successful treatment.

  • How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US for both men and women (behind breast cancer/prostate cancer for men and women respectively, and lung cancer), with about 143,500 new cases each year. Research shows that roughly half of the new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year (half!) could be prevented by choosing better lifestyle habits.

  • Robotic Surgery Improving Lung Cancer Outcomes

    Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.

  • Can Tea Help You Lose Weight?

    About half of Americans drink a cup of tea every day.

  • 5 Surprising Diseases That Affect Men's Health

    June is Men’s Health Month, the perfect time to educate men about how to take charge of their health.

  • 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.

  • New Study Says Hot Flashes Can Last Up to 14 Years

    About 75 percent of women approaching menopause experience hot flashes, according to the North American Menopause Society.