by ANISA PATAIL, O.D. February is here, and Valentine’s Day is around the corner! We see red hearts everywhere as a sign for the holiday, but let’s talk about what red eyes are a sign for. There are several conditions that can cause this very common finding. Depending on the symptoms you’re experiencing, and the […]
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February is for hearts, that much is certain. That, of course, includes figurative and candy hearts for Valentine’s Day, but there’s another heart that is far more important that you should be pledging your devotion to this month: your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. In fact, someone
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A popular proverb goes, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” The proverb is speaking metaphorically about one’s spiritual heart, but when it comes to your literal, physical heart, it’s still pretty good advice. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the
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It seems that plenty of people were able to visit family and loved ones over the holidays and new year, but unfortunately they shared more than just the holiday spirit. They shared their germs as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people seeking healthcare because of flu-related symptoms
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Polk State’s Simulation Hospital to Build Healthcare Workforce Pipeline by REBEKAH PIERCE November 21 marked a historic milestone for Polk State College as community leaders, officials, and educators gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the College’s newest location—the Haines City-Davenport campus. This 75,000-square-foot facility will house, among other things, Central Florida’s first public higher education
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As we head into a new year, we bid adieu to a year of influential stories that graced the pages of Central Florida Health News. Inspirational, powerful, and hopeful, they are the epitome of what our magazine aims to share: the human element behind the headlines. Here’s a look back at just some of the
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by DR. JOY JACKSON Happy 2025! Many people begin the new year with resolutions and plans to do the year right, to do better than they did the year before. Most of these resolutions come in the form of personal goals that people want to meet. But what about health? This January, for Cervical Cancer
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R.E.S.E.T. — Recognize, Expose, Surrender, Encourage, Timing One of the most powerful—often overlooked—ways to transform your life is by RESETTING your mindset. Shifting our thought habits, perceiving challenges, and creating proactive responses cultivate personal growth and lasting change. As the new year approaches, it’s a time of new beginnings and possibilities. It is all in how we set
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Warm Citrus Drinks to Fire Up Your Immune System by RYAN MILEJCZAK Flu season peaks between December and February, meaning that right now is the time to focus on boosting your immune system. One of the best defenses against winter illness is also one of Florida’s signature products — citrus! “An 8 ounce serving of
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Mesenteric ischemia is a not very common cause of abdominal pain and occurs typically in smokers and patients who have other stigmata of peripheral arterial disease. This can be acute or chronic mesenteric ischemia and happens due to atherosclerotic disease of blood vessels of the intestines resulting in inadequate blood supply to the bowels. This
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