Editor’s Dose

If you live with anxiety, then you know it’s an ever-present struggle. The constant ruminating that never relents. The familiar feeling of dread that seeps into your mind when you wake up in the morning. The Sundays spent going over the coming week so you’re prepared for anything.  And what’s the one thing well-meaning friends […]

In mid-May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new study with a sobering statistic: Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States. After decades of decline, the numbers have surged. Nearly 4,500 people across the country die in drownings each year. The most tragic part is that so many of

Education is an important aspect of awareness, especially when it comes to health and various conditions. In addition to Men’s Health Month, June is also National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. When most people think of the word “migraine,” the first concept that comes to mind is “headache.” While that’s not an incorrect association, the

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

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

I’ll start off by saying this: I am that person. The person who will always stop when passing a dog to talk to it and pet it (after asking!). The person who prefers to be around dogs more than people. The person who tells her husband at least five times a day, “I wasn’t talking

Too many times, it’s the grim headlines that readers get to see. You know the ones…the scary statistics and would’ve been-should’ve been precautionary tales. One of our main objectives here at Central Florida Health News is to show you the faces behind the headlines. We think there’s more to making a point than shock value. 

As we get ready to start a new year and most people are looking ahead, I’m looking back over some of the inspirational stories we covered in 2023. Each article we write and each story we’re able to share is a blessing not just for us but also for you, the readers.  I met some

Just as we begin to forge ahead into the holiday season, there’s a good chance you or someone you know is feeling under the weather. While the flu can spread year-round, the season typically peaks between December and February. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized during a

We just kicked off the fall 2023 season of the Central Florida Health Expo on Friday, October 13, at International Market World. For a day that’s supposed to be unlucky, we sure did have a fantastic day!  With the rain ending the evening before and 20 vendors showing up in force, the expo hall was