What happens when you get a few people around a table who are looking for a way to make a difference? They begin to think of others who they have known and/or lived with in their lives. They begin to talk about those that are in different types of pain and how they might be […]
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Coming in August: Youth in Health Edition Central Florida Health News is a monthly magazine targeted at the area’s health-conscious consumers. In August we’ll publish the Youth and Health edition that focuses on everything you need to know to enjoy a safe and healthy return to school. FEATURED ARTICLES • A look at young and future
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A festering wound on the leg or foot can result in amputation, but advanced treatments are helping to save limbs. Davenport Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Narmo Ortiz has completed a fellowship to learn these advanced procedures. “They can help with limb salvage for a diabetic person, for someone with a foot and ankle deformity,
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Coming in February: Ladies in Red Edition Heart Health Edition Central Florida Health News is a monthly magazine targeted at the area’s health-conscious consumers. In February we’ll publish the popular Ladies in Red edition that focuses on heart health. FEATURED ARTICLES: Local women share their stories about heart disease and brings awareness to the health issue. PLUS: African-American
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This edition of Central Florida Health News magazine is full of valued insight on how to take offensive action for your health when it comes to preventing illness, injury, and chronic disease. You’ll find key observations on home safety against accidental falls that could result in physical and life impairment; the benefits of having and
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It was reported earlier this year by the Centers for Disease and Prevention that the life expectancy for people in the United States is at an all-time high of 78 years and 9 ½ months. Women born in 2012 are now expected to live more than 81 years and men nearly 76 ½ years. It
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Well, the Christmas season is here. Another year has come and gone, and we’re staring down the future at the threshold of 2015. But, before I get too far ahead of myself, I try to spend the last month of the year focusing on living in the moment and not getting too caught up in
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Falling is the most common cause of household injuries. It is especially dangerous for older Americans, as a fall can be fatal or have serious long-term affects like physical impairment, loss of independence, and costly medical bills. Since six out of every 10 falls happen at home, take our quiz to test your IQ on
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The Influenza virus causes symptoms such as fever, body aches, sneezing, and coughing. The flu can last for weeks and can lead to hospitalization from complications. Protect your family this flu season!
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The chances of catching the West African-born virus versus the threat of the flu and pneumonia Fears abound, but Americans have very little to worry about when it comes to contracting Ebola. While Ebola is serous and often fatal, outbreaks of the infectious disease are primarily in West Africa. “The risk to the general public
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