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  • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Advantages of the DIEP Flap Procedure

    The past decade has ushered in major technical advancements in autologous breast reconstruction, which is done using a patient’s own tissue. The most common techniques include the use of skin, muscle, fat, or artificial implants to reconstruct the breast. The use of abdominal skin and fat has gained in popularity, offering patients a more natural look and feel, similar to that of the natural breast. Other advantages of using a patient’s own tissue in reconstruction includes: the avoidance of artificial breast implants, the body contouring that comes with removal of excess abdominal fat, and the possibility of restoring sensation to the new breasts.

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    Learn about health topics from our recommended health websites.

  • Dietary Health In the News

    Dietitian Lauren Popeck discusses the importance of eating right.

  • Can a Healthy Diet Prevent Skin Cancer?

    Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. More than 85 percent of skin cancers are associated with UV exposure — which can come from the sun and other sources such as tanning beds and sun lamps. The UV rays generate molecules — called free radicals — in the body that inflame and damage the cell function and the skin’s DNA. That damage to cells causes changes or mutations to the cells, leading to skin cancer.

  • Tweaking Your Diet Can Help Manage PCOS

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, weight fluctuation and fertility challenges – and it can require patience to minimize symptoms. PCOS requires a multi-faceted approach to treatment, including lifestyle modifications. The good news: Altering your diet can help manage PCOS.

  • Why You Should Add Plant-Based Meats to Your Diet

     

  • Sticking to Your Diet In The New Year

    Did you know that just 8 percent of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions? That number is startling because it means that 92 percent of us fail every year to keep a promise we’ve made to ourselves.

  • Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute

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

  • 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!)

  • Portfolio Diet: Lower Your Cholesterol One Bite at a Time with Plant-Based Eating

    What if you could lower your cholesterol without remaking your entire approach to eating by simply incorporating more plants and fewer animal products in your diet? A long-term study of nearly 200,000 people interviewed every four years suggests it’s possible.