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Sitting Too Much? 5 Easy Exercises May Help

A phrase trending in the exercise community is that “sitting is the new smoking.” In recent months many of us have found ourselves glued to a chair — whether because we are distance working, helping a child with schoolwork or relaxing. But the human body was not designed for hours of sitting, and the resulting health problems extend beyond stiff necks and back pain. Long, sedentary stretches usher in a number of body woes, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, deep-vein thrombosis and metabolic syndrome. 

I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Along with tests, treatments and surgeries, what else can I do?

This question is quite common during our initial discussions with a patient who has just received the new diagnosis of breast cancer. We often have very little to offer on this subject. Western medicine, with all its advances, does not always engage the active participation of the patient. We instruct what tests, what medications, what operations are best; and these recommendations are based on a thorough knowledge of the disease, reflect the most current thinking, and achieve good results. However, at the end of all these consultations, there is often a recurring question, "What else can I do?"

4 Easy Ways To Add Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet

We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is key to a healthy diet. Yet most of us struggle to consume anywhere close to the recommended cup and a half of fruit and two to three cups of veggies daily. (Yes, daily!)

Think Your Memory is Accurate? Recent Study Shows Its Easy to Implant False Memories

Many of us have vivid memories of our childhood or events that have occurred in our lives, but according to one recent study it’s possible for people to remember things that never actually happened.

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Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute

Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in Florida.

Quit Smoking To Quickly Reduce Your Lung Cancer Risk

The fact that smoking increases your risk for lung cancer – the deadliest of cancers – should be no surprise. But what you may not realize is that quitting smoking can quickly reduce your risk and improve your chances of a longer life.

Easy High Protein Quinoa Salad with Yogurt Dressing

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Smaller Incisions, Quicker Recovery Among Robotic Surgery’s Benefits for Urology Patients

Robotic surgery is increasingly used in urology, where the focus is on the male and female urinary tract, male genitals and male reproduction. Robotic surgery uses laparoscopic abdominal surgery to remove kidney stones, urine blockages and most commonly, to remove minimally invasive cancer cells in the kidneys, bladder and prostate.