Each June, Central Florida Health News shifts its focus to men’s health. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men in the nation, surpassed only by skin cancer. While 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, a person’s risk can be largely determined by specific […]
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by DR. JOY JACKSON The pandemic has illuminated a longstanding issue faced by healthcare workers worldwide: burnout. Nurses, in particular, have been affected, grappling with the pressures of caring for patients amid the uncertainties and demands of the healthcare landscape. According to the CDC’s Quality of Worklife Survey, nearly half of healthcare workers reported feeling
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Lymphedema is swelling caused by obstruction or reflux in the lymphatic vessels and is one of the most common conditions afflicting humans. The lymph vessels are long, thin-walled tubes that form a very intricate network in the arms and the legs. In some cases, these lymph vessels are absent or are damaged or destroyed, and
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Growing up with a nurse for a mom, the importance of the role she and her peers play was ingrained in me. Unfortunately not everyone was raised with this insight, though I can assure you my mom helped others understand in her own way. From chaotic emergency rooms to tranquil hospice settings, nurses are present
There’s a force at work every moment of every day, and it plays a vital role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our families, friends, and neighbors. That force is composed of dedicated nurses. These unsung heroes are the heart of the healthcare system, providing compassionate care and expertise around the clock. Their impact
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by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC “We must stay busy – let’s not slow down or quit. Because if we do, we won’t be able to handle the silence. We won’t be able to keep our minds off the incident that follows us. Remaining distracted keeps the demons away. The more we can keep away the
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Celiac Disease Diagnosis Doesn’t Have to Mean a Life of Boring Meals by RYAN MILEJCZAK About 1% of the world population, including 2 million Americans, suffer from Celiac disease or a gluten allergy. These conditions cause a sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and consuming it leads to an immune
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The Let’s Talk Lkld: Health Care forum (page 10) generated a great discussion on not only what healthcare professionals can do to better serve the public but also what individuals can do to improve their own health and the health of their loved ones and neighbors. Of all the actions that were proposed, one in
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Even though most people know the importance of physical activity, only about 22% of American adults meet the recommendations for aerobic and strengthening activity. In fact, the American Heart Association also found that one in three adults participates in no leisure time physical activity at all. This is the month to change that. With spring
by EDWARD ATTAWAY, O.D. Ischemic optic neuropathy may seem like a complex term, but it describes a condition that poses a serious risk to vision by decreasing blood flow to the optic nerve. The optic nerve serves as a cable, transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain. When the circulation of blood, which
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