Aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the main blood vessel branching off from the heart. An acute aortic dissection is a medical emergency and presents with excruciating chest or upper back pain that radiates to the neck or back. Other symptoms include sudden loss of consciousness and shortness of […]
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by ANISA PATAIL, O.D. Whether it’s an old wives’ tale or something a friend mentioned in conversation, you may have heard some things about your eyes that made you wonder if they are true. I’m here to put your questions to rest! Here are the myths I hear the most: 1) Eating carrots will improve
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Beat the Heat With DIY Ice Cream by RYAN MILEJCZAK Summer is just getting started here Central Florida, meaning hot and steamy weather is about to become the norm. That’s why we’re finding fun ways to cool off. We’re not talking about pools, sprinklers, or the beach; we’re talking about sweet desserts like ice cream!
United Way of Central Florida’s Community Wellness Initiative Helps Polk’s Uninsured and Underserved by RYAN MILEJCZAK One of the biggest struggles Americans face is the cost of healthcare, particularly for underserved populations. Here in Polk County, many of our residents face this very challenge, due to factors like low income, lack of access to health
Hap Hazelwood on Early Detection and Unwavering Faith in the Face of Prostate Cancer by REBEKAH PIERCEphotos by JESS McDONALD In a world where health often comes into focus only after it starts to fade, stories like that of Hap Hazelwood are worth paying attention to. Hazelwood, along with his wife, Chris, have both navigated
by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Here in the U.S., diabetes is a major health issue, with approximately 11.6% of Americans suffering from type 1 or 2 diabetes and another 38% falling in the pre-diabetes range. Diabetes can have major, wide-ranging effects on various parts of the body, including the feet. We
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One of the most common causes of disability and death in adults — and the leading cause of disability and death in children — is Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI. A TBI can be caused by everything from a simple blow to the head to a penetrating injury to the brain. Approximately 2.5 million Americans
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC We all have felt rejection at some point in our lives, and if not, well, we are not being very truthful now, are we? Rejection is that feeling we get when we are faced with a prospect of promise or chance of hope, but then, out of nowhere, an unforeseen
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by DR. JOY JACKSON For decades, heart disease has remained the number one cause of death in the United States. June is National Men’s Health Month, and the Department of Health in Polk County wants to raise awareness about heart disease among men and how it continues to be a major health concern. So, what
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It can be easy to forget some of the lesser known dangers when it comes to awareness months, and that’s especially true of men’s health awareness. Prostate cancer is usually first to mind. And while it is definitely a substantial danger that deserves attention — so much so that we made it our feature in
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