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  • How to Cut Back on Processed Foods

    Dietitians and wellness gurus across the board give the same advice: To maintain a healthy diet, cut out processed foods. That includes sugary snacks, chips, hot dogs and almost everything fast food. While most foods are processed in some way — tomatoes have been picked off the vine, meat has been ground — ultra-processed foods such as mass-produced packaged bread, sodas and chicken nuggets can cause health problems. Because many processed foods are high in sugar, salt, fat and carbohydrates, a diet high in processed foods is linked to obesity. A recent study also suggests a link between processed foods and an increased risk of cancer.

  • What to Know About Group B Strep for Newborns and At-Risk Adults

    You may have heard about strep throat — caused by a type of bacteria that can live in the nose and throat — but have you heard about group B streptococcus? This bacteria also can naturally occur in your intestines and lower genital tract and is usually harmless, but it can seriously affect newborns and adults with certain chronic illnesses.

  • Post-Menopausal Syndrome—Could You Have It?

    You’re probably familiar with Premenstrual syndrome. Ninety percent of women say they get the symptoms of bloating, headaches and moodiness a week before their period. But did you know that women can get very similar symptoms toward the end of their period? Post-menopausal syndrome can affect women at the end of their cycle, causing emotional and physical discomfort as well.

  • New Advice for Treating Young Athletes With Concussions

    “Don’t let them sleep through the night.” That used to be the advice doctors gave parents when their children had concussions, thinking that frequent checks were needed to ensure they were coherent. But that advice has changed. As we’ve learned more about the brain and concussions, we’ve also learned more about how to speed the healing process.

  • What to Know About Sickle Cell Anemia

    Healthy red blood cells are round, but for those with sickle cell disease, the red blood cells become sticky and hard because of an abnormal amount of protein in the blood. The red blood cells form the shape of a sickle, or crescent. This change in shape can cause the blood cells to stick together and block off small blood vessels, which can lead to pain, organ damage, infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke. Sickle cells also die early, causing a constant shortage of red blood cells.Sickle cells

  • What Athletes Should Know About Hydration

    Your body contains muscles, bones, blood and tissue, but most of all, it contains water. Water makes up 55 to 65 percent of adult bodies. Muscles and kidneys contain 79 percent water, and bones and the brain are close behind at 73 percent. That’s why it is essential to help the body stay hydrated so it can function at peak performance.

  • Don’t Let Injuries Ruin Your Holidays

    The holiday season is a time we all get to enjoy being with family and friends, giving thanks for our blessings and indulging in our favorite holiday treats. As someone who has worked in the emergency room at Orlando Health for 15 years, though, the holidays are a time when we see people who show up at the ER with some unique but often avoidable injuries.

  • How to Treat an Ankle Sprain

    Ouch! You just stepped on a tennis ball or stumbled over an uneven surface, and now your ankle hurts. Or maybe your child twisted her ankle during soccer practice. How bad is the sprain?

  • How to Maintain a Healthy Diet During the Holidays

    This blog was written in conjunction with Gerry Samantha Eichelberger and Jordan Carbono, Florida State University College of Medicine students.

  • Pregnancy Loss: 1 in 4

    How many children do you have? It may seem like a simple question, but for women who have endured a miscarriage or stillbirth, that question can bring sadness and pain. Even if they now have other children, the child (or children) lost is not forgotten.