by ANISA PATAIL, O.D. As eye doctors, we recommend getting your eyes checked every year, even if you don’t have trouble seeing. Why? Because health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, for example, can affect the health of your eyes. What you may not know is that a lot of medications […]
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by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Ovarian cancer has long been called the “silent killer,” not because it strikes without warning, but because its early symptoms are so subtle that they can be easily overlooked. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with Central Florida Health Care OBGYN Dr. LaReesa Ferdinand
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Ever been a teenager? Hmm… such an out-of-pocket question, isn’t it? Can you remember when you were 12, 13, or 16? Life was a lot different and, for some, simpler. Today’s youth have everything they need at their fingertips, literally. However, it is not simpler. It is actually more challenging. With the world view made accessible
By DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN Sleep is an essential function. During sleep, bodies recharge and rejuvenate, and how you feel and how you function during your waking moments is dependent partly on your sleep. While good sleep is important for everyone’s health and well-being, for children, teens, and young adults, sleep plays a particularly crucial role
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All parents want their children to succeed in school and beyond, so it can be difficult when a child has trouble learning to read. One disorder that could be the root cause of a child’s difficulty with reading is dyslexia. The disorder is getting more and more recognition as the science of reading is further
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Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, which is the leading risk factor for heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. In mid-August, the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association unveiled new guidelines for managing high blood pressure. One thing is certain: This time
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If this edition of Central Florida Health News doesn’t give you hope, then I don’t know what will. There’s often talk about the urgent need for more healthcare providers in Polk County. In fact, some of the numbers that came out of the State of the County 2025 forum earlier this year highlight just how
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I’m sure you’ve seen the many memes about Florida and its quirks that circulate on social media: the steamy weather, the gators, the hot pavement, the mercurial weather … the list goes on. Lately, another danger has been stealing the headlines: flesh-eating bacteria. As of press time for this publication, Vibrio vulnificus has caused four
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Did you know Florida is in the thick of mosquito season right now? The season runs from March to October, but it’s understandable if you thought our mosquito season runs all year. After all, the mosquito might as well be our state bird. If you think the worst part of mosquitos is their irritating flight
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Polk County’s New Website Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find Behavioral Health Providers and Services by REBEKAH PIERCE What if, with just one click, you could be connected with a mental health provider in your area? No more browsing health insurance catalogues. No more calling offices only to find out a provider is no
