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A no-stress guide to Christmas gift shopping
Are you tired of giving the same old holiday gifts over and over? Does the thought of trying to find a novel gift idea for that special someone …
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11/26/16
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We are all busy during the holiday season, so it is common for people to fall out of their regular exercise and fitness routine. However, the stress that the holidays brings to most of us makes it a …
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11/22/16
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Pilot Program Offers Fresh Food to Low-Income Residents
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, in conjunction with the West Orange Health District, is launching a three-year pilot program …
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11/21/16
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Nutritionist Approved for healthier living
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Want to spend less time shopping for healthier foods? Try these nutritionist-recommended strategies from Sherri …
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11/20/16
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Vaping is a popular trend, but is it safe?
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
You may have noticed the rising popularity of electronic cigarettes; these days, they even seem more common than …
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11/19/16
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The low in Apopka on Sunday is expected to be in the 40's. Probably not low enough to garner any sympathy from our friends and family who still live up north and are getting ready for winter. Here is …
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11/16/16
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What is a Geriatrician?
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Caring for Mom and Dad is never easy, whether you’re around the corner or across the country. If you’ve noticed things just …
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11/15/16
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Visitors to the Lake Apopka North Shore should expect additional bicycle traffic on western segments of the non-motorized loop trail on select dates. Two premier biking events will travel through …
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11/14/16
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Yesterday we debunked 5 popular health myths. We all have heard the same health myths about certain habits, foods or behaviors that can help or hurt our health. When myths are repeated from …
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11/14/16
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Jane Bozelka, smoked for 40 years until a lung cancer screening revealed Stage III-a lung cancer. Fortunately, Jane underwent a robotic lobectomy and is doing well. She believes the screening saved …
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11/13/16
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We all have heard the same health myths about certain habits, foods or behaviors that can help or hurt our health. When myths are repeated from generation to generation we begin to accept them as …
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11/13/16
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While most people have heard the term hospice before, there can be confusion about what hospice care really is and what it isn’t. Suzanne Karefa-Johnson, MD , a hospice physician at Florida …
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11/10/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
We all know eating your fruits and vegetables is a good thing. But when it comes to prostate cancer, the need for healthy eating becomes that much more important.
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11/3/16
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The Secrets of Your DNA
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
We know that the color of our eyes, skin and hair comes from our DNA, a series of genetic markers. But our DNA also contains secrets …
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11/1/16
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Can it Put Seniors at Risk?
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Dr. Rosemary De Angelis Laird, Geriatric and Internal Medicine
A recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics …
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10/29/16
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Florida-based Back to Nature Foods announced yesterday that it is voluntarily recalling four products because those products contain chocolate which was found to contain undeclared Milk that is not …
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10/28/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
In today’s world, we’re constantly exposed to technology whether from TV, cell phones, video games, tablets, or social media. While these devices and outlets …
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10/24/16
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10 Ways to Stay Committed to Your Diet and Weight Loss Goals This Holiday Season - Part 2
The holiday season is almost here, and this time of year can be especially tough for anyone trying to …
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10/22/16
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10 Ways to Stay Committed to Your Diet and Weight Loss Goals This Holiday Season - Part 1
The holiday season is almost here, and this time of year can be especially tough for anyone trying to …
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10/22/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
There’s a good chance you take a prescription drug – about 82 percent of American adults do, and an additional 29 percent take up to five, according to the …
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10/21/16
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The 9 Truths of fibroid tumors
There probably isn’t a woman who wouldn’t hold her breath when her doctor mentioned the word “tumor.” But when it’s a fibroid tumor, there’s usually …
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10/18/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
When Mariely Rosario’s mother and six sisters were diagnosed with or discovered to be at high risk of breast cancer, she knew the disease was inevitable.
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9/30/16
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Will Help Prevent Misdiagnoses and Overtreatment
From Florida Hospital - Apopka
If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you know how alarming and discombobulating it can be. But because …
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9/27/16
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While most dermatologists and doctors preach the benefits of drinking more water, water gets boring. Perhaps you’ve done just about everything to make your plain glass of water more enjoyable. If …
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9/24/16
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From Florida Hospital - Apopka
Admit it. You probably don’t have the time, or the patience, to seek medical attention for every ache or pain. And, minor discomfort is usually just that …
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9/22/16
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