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What is Aphasia? Bruce Willis Diagnosis Shines Light on Language Disorder

The announcement that Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia has brought attention to the language disorder that affects nearly 2 million Americans.

4 Ways Climate Change Affects Your Health – and What You Can Do About It

Too many people write off climate change as a problem for future generations to worry about.

Study Finds More Children Are Surviving Cancer Treatment “Late Effects”

A Day in the Life of an Athletic Trainer for the Orlando Ballet

As children, many little girls dream about being a ballerina. I’m fortunate enough to be a part of it with them.

6 Questions Men Should Ask Their Doctors

Going to the doctor is an important part of maintaining overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, as we too often see, getting men to step foot into a doctor’s office is like pulling teeth. 

American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors

  About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive

What You Should Know About the New Dietary Guidelines

If you want to live a long, healthy life, say goodbye to added sugars and excess salt in your diet and hello to more seafood, whole grains and vegetables.

This Football Season, Pass on Game-Day Indulgences

Who doesn’t love to tailgate? The rowdy fans, the barbecue and the beer all make for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon.

Your Top 5 Cholesterol Questions Answered

Cholesterol is found in the fats within your blood. The body needs it to form healthy cells, but too much of it can lead to health issues such as heart disease.

Bodily Inflammation and Your Cardiac Health

When you bite a hangnail or stub your toe, the area in pain may swell up or become inflamed. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response to injury or assault. While acute or short-term inflammation is healing, long-term inflammation can promote disease and may be a symptom of chronic problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Similarly, being overweight is an inflammatory state, which has health risks of its own.