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  • 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.

  • Know the ABCs of Hepatitis

    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, the largest organ in the body and one that helps us  digest food, convert nutrients into energy the body can use and removes toxic substances.

  • Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline?

    Hearing loss affects 30 percent of Americans in their 60s, and that percentage more than doubles for those 70 and older. While it’s one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, some studies indicate that hearing loss can signal an even more serious deterioration—that of cognitive ability.

  • 5 Changes That Can Reduce the Risk of a Heart Attack

    The statistics on heart disease and heart attacks are staggering. Every year about 785,000 Americans have their first coronary attack, and it remains the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Another 470,000 Americans will have a recurrence or another attack. Some of the most important risk factors for heart disease are age, gender, ethnicity and a history of diabetes, cholesterol abnormalities or smoking.

  • Let the Sun in—but Safely

    Sunshine sometimes gets a bad rap. While we often talk about how to protect ourselves from overexposure to the sun and its rays, we should also focus on the many health benefits the sun provides.

  • Feel Good—At Any Age: Learn the Tips for Healthy, Active Aging

    Getting older doesn’t mean you have to accept spending the rest of your days in a rocking chair. We’re all getting older, and while we may need to make some adjustments to enhance our lifestyles as we age, we can still be active and healthy.

  • Coping with Holiday and Seasonal Blues

    This blog was written in conjunction with Florida State University College of Medicine students.

  • Eye Care Safety During Sports

    Playing sports at any age is a big part of our culture. But injuries can also come from those activities. Although a sprained ankle can be hard to prevent, an eye injury is 90 percent preventable.