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Warmer Months are Good for Heart Health
Living in Florida, we have a lot to be thankful for — especially because it’s warm year round. Now, it appears that this warm weather is good for more than just enjoying days at the beach.
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Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels
Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.
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Exercise May Cut Risk of Certain Cancers
There’s a reason we constantly tell patients to remain physically active. It not only improves their quality of life, it also helps them stay healthy.
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Americans Are Gaining Weight Every Decade
Obesity already is an epidemic in the U.S., and a recent report indicates that Americans aren’t moving in the right direction when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.
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Ovary Removal Linked to Colon Cancer
Women who’ve had their ovaries removed may have a greater risk of colon cancer, according to a recent study’s findings.
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Is Routine Herpes Screening Necessary?
One out of every six people between the ages of 14 to 49 have genital herpes, but a government panel is set to recommend that adolescents, adults and pregnant women not get tested for the virus if they don’t have visible symptoms.
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A Busy Schedule May Keep Your Mental Prowess
Have an infinite to-do list or a schedule so jam-packed you barely have time to eat? It turns out a busy schedule might keep you mentally sharp.
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Why Texting While Driving is So Bad
According to government statistics, more than 3,000 people were killed and more than 430,000 were injured in accidents caused by distracted drivers.
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Becoming a Pet Therapy Team
If you’ve spent any time around Orlando Health you’ve probably bumped into a therapy dog. The Paws for Hope Pet Therapy Program at Orlando Health has close to 60 therapy dogs walking the hospital halls visiting patients, family members and staff. If you’ve been the lucky recipient of a therapy dog visit, you know it’s a sweet retreat from the stresses of being at that hospital.
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Why All Pregnant Women Should Get a Flu Shot
It’s that time of year again we all dread — flu season.
