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  • Reducing the Effects of Heart Disease Through Cardiac Rehabilitation

    The statistics about heart disease are daunting. It’s the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and its impact is even greater than that. More than 28 million Americans have been diagnosed with heart disease and are living with the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Why Pancreatic Cancer Challenges Patients Like Alex Trebek

    UPDATE: Alex Trebek died November 8, 2020, more than a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

  • Three Habits for Better Bone Health

    Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to lose density or thickness. Bones become fragile and can break easily, even when doing normal activities like stepping off a curb. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis and 80 percent of them are women. But osteoporosis doesn’t have to be a natural part of aging. Three critical habits can help your bones stay strong for a lifetime.

  • Can Cancer Be Prevented? How to Reduce Your Risk Factors

    In 2019, more than 1.7 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer. Although treatments and medications are constantly improving, preventing cancer remains the best option for staying healthy. But how? It seems that every day, new research announces that a particular food, activity or environmental factor increases or reduces our risk of developing cancer.

  • Eating for Two: Separating Myths from Facts on What to Eat While Pregnant

    During pregnancy, eating a healthy diet is essential. Not only does it provide fuel for you, the expectant mom, but it also provides the necessary nutrition your baby needs to grow and develop. But sometimes it’s hard to separate the myths of eating while pregnant from the facts. Do you need to eat meat for a healthy diet? Should you avoid fish and seafood because of mercury? Since you’re eating for two, should you really double the calories you take in?

  • A Complete Guide to Nailing Your Orlando Health Job Interview

    This is an exciting time to pursue a healthcare career both for experienced workers who want to change careers, as well as younger Americans just entering the workforce. According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare jobs are expected to increase by 18 percent during the 10-year period from 2016 to 2026. That translates to roughly 2.4 million new healthcare jobs, a growth rate that’s higher than any other occupation in coming years.

  • Toni Pressley's Favorite Vegan Recipe

    Once you’ve decided to follow a vegan diet, the next step is finding what new foods and recipes to try. When your go-to meals are no longer on the menu, it takes time to source and find alternatives. I know what that is like.

  • Take Charge of Your Heart Health with Exercise

    Physical activity benefits your heart in a variety of ways. Exercise improves circulation, which can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It improves blood cholesterol levels by increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and decreasing the amount of triglycerides in the bloodstream. It can help lower blood pressure, aid in quitting smoking and help control weight to eliminate obesity. If you have diabetes, exercise can help regulate blood glucose levels by improving the body’s insulin sensitivity.

  • As Uterine Cancer Cases Rise, Here’s What To Do

    With an uptick in the number of uterine cancer cases we diagnose, it’s important to understand what it is, why this is happening and how to help prevent it. This is a cancer affecting the endometrium, which is another term for the lining of the womb or uterus. Many types of this cancer exist and some are aggressive. Additional cancers (called sarcomas) can originate from the uterine muscle but are far less common.

  • Navigating the Holidays when You Have Diabetes

    When the holidays in full swing, it is incredibly important and necessary to be aware of what (and how much!) we eat. At office parties and get-togethers with both family and friends, there’s a wide range of traditional delicacies to pick and choose from, both healthy and not-so-healthy.