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  • Treating Athletes with Lower Back Pain

    This blog was written in conjunction with Harrison Youmans, MD. 

  • I felt a lump in my chest while applying lotion, what could it be if it isn't cancer?

    "While applying lotion, I felt a strange lump on my chest that has not always been there. I was wondering if there are different reasons why a mass would build in the breast, other than the obvious. I have made a doctors appointment for tomorrow morning to get it checked out. Thanks!"

  • 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.”

  • Travel Vaccinations 101: Things to Know Before you Go

    Vaccinations are a highly debated topic among parents and travelers alike. Getting immunized against potential diseases when you are traveling the world is an individual decision that you need to make with the help of a travel medicine professional.

  • 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.

  • What is "Go Red for Women" all about?

    What is Go Red for Women Month?

    This month is the time to recognize the importance of cardiovascular disease as a health concern for women, and take action to make things better.

  • Eating healthy on a budget: You can make it work!

    With a family of five, two of which are high school boys, our food dollars need to stretch as much as possible. We literally go through 4-5 gallons of milk in a week – and the reason it stops at that amount is because my limited ability to keep up with the demand. It can be difficult to meet budget restraints with a growing family, but there are ways to make it work. It takes some time and planning, but given the right tools, you can make it work for your family.

  • Our expert debunks the most common myths about the flu shot

    It’s that time of year again—the days are shorter, the nights are longer and temperatures are getting cooler. That can only mean one thing—flu season is upon us. The little elves at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have been hard at work since last flu season to bring us the greatest gift of all—flu vaccinations for everyone!

  • Anti-gravity treadmill helps Orlando Health Rehab patients recover faster

    “This system is cutting edge and is usually reserved for professional sports teams,” said Matthew Hixon, PT, CSCS, physical therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute. “Having the anti-gravity treadmill provides more treatment options for our patients.”

  • A World Heart Day Reminder—Heart Health is a Year-Round Commitment

    When is the right time to pay attention to heart health? For me, the answer is every day.