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Study Finds Cancer Rates Differ Within Certain Racial Groups
People of African descent make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, totaling more than 42 million people.
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Why It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Diet
It’s never too late to start eating healthy, according to the findings of one recent study.
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A Day in The Life of a Hospital Transporter
As a transporter working at a large hospital, my job is technically moving patients from point A to point B, then on to point C and so on. We are an important part of the hospital’s overall efficiency because without the work we do, patients would not be able to get from their rooms to operating rooms, x-ray facilities, labs or anywhere else. Just as important, however, is that I often connect with patients and am one of the few hospital employees they can just talk to about whatever they want, not just about how they feel physically or where it hurts.
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Reducing The Sodium in Your Diet is Easier Than You Think
As I discussed in my previous blog, “The Decline of Salt? A Look at America’s Eating Habits,” consuming too much sodium in your diet can increase the risk of developing or worsen several health issues, especially high blood pressure or hypertension. Sodium is a mineral essential for life, and needed in the right amounts for different functions in our bodies. In general however, most people will benefit from decreasing the total milligrams of sodium they consume daily. Always check with your doctor or registered dietitian nutritionist to know the amount that is right for you.
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A Day in The Life of an Air Care EMT
It’s only natural that I would end up choosing a career as an EMT, especially considering my dad was a firefighter. I guess it runs in the family. I can honestly say, though, that there is nothing else I’d rather do than what I get to do every day as an EMT for the Orlando Health Air Care Team and the Orlando Fire Department. Like most people who work at Orlando Health, a big part of what I love about my job is helping patients heal. In my case though, I also thrive on the “emergency” part of it. Being the first to arrive on scene when someone’s been hurt or suddenly gotten sick, you have to think fast and act fast. And to do that, you have to remain calm when the stress level is at its highest. Throughout the course of my career, I’m grateful that I’ve been able to do this consistently.
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What You Need to Know About Hernias, Part II
Hernias affect millions of Americans every year, but too often people delay getting treatment until they experience noticeable pain.
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Pre-Pectoral Reconstruction: A New Technique for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
One in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and many of these women will undergo a mastectomy to remove one or both breasts followed by reconstruction.
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How Mindfulness Meditation Helps Fight Insomnia
America may be a sleep deprived nation. According to the CDC, between 50 and 70 million Americans experience sleep disorders - meaning many of us aren’t getting enough rest to properly function throughout the day. Some people have problems going to sleep, some staying asleep, and others just wake up feeling like they had no rest at all.
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As Florida Wildfires Rage, the Dangers of Smoke Inhalation Increase
This blog was written in partnership with Eric Alberts, Orlando Health's Manager of Emergency Preparedness.
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When Should I Begin to Consider Freezing My Eggs?
The average age of first-time mothers has increased over the last 15 years, from 24.9 years old to 26.3 years old, according to government data.
