Medical Advice: Addressing childhood obesity NOW to avoid disease LATER
Healthcare is becoming more expensive every year. In 2010, the United States spent 17 percent...
Ask a Nurse: My final column in CFHN— But more to come online!
Hello my fellow Floridians. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all...
Ask a Nurse: Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law to reform the healthcare industry by...
Is an urgent illness or injury always an emergency?
Whether you’re suddenly stricken with a migraine or fever, a visit to your primary- care...
Word of Mouth: Facts and myths about wisdom teeth— What you need to know
When it comes to wisdom teeth and myths, the tall tales rank right up there...
The secret to age reversal may be hiding in our blood
Could the fountain of youth be flowing through the veins of our youth? Dr. Amy...
Editor’s Dose: A thank you note to the teachers
This school year, our twins have started first grade and our four-year-old has started pre-K...
Medical Advice: The four layers of drowning prevention
One of the many benefits of living in Florida is the beautiful weather nearly year...
Publisher’s Note: Together – We can be a part of the solution
You may not be aware of it, but our region has a big problem. Here’s...
PCMA Letter: Helping families in need
There are two things that— when found lacking or without— can put tremendous strain on...
Healthy Cook: When stress is holding your eating habits hostage
Eating is soothing. It satisfies a primal urge. When life is getting to be too...
Ask a Nurse: The evolution of modern medicine
Did you know that an anesthesiologist (the doctor that puts you to sleep and keeps...
Medical Advice: Avoiding mosquitoes and chikungunya virus
I was first introduced to a disease known as chikungunya during my medical training. Initially...
Editor’s Dose: Adventures with school physicals!
It’s school physical time already! Am I the only one who feels like summer went...
Word of Mouth: What makes a good dentist: Qualifications to look for
Few people consider their dentist their favorite person, but your dentist should at least be...
Healthy Cook: Getting all-day energy for work and play
It’s a rush, rush world. Even as a retired person, it’s hard to find time...
Thinking outside the bubbles
You’ve heard the expression “now that’s thinking outside the box,” I’m sure. CFHN TIP! Check...
QUIZ: How well do you know Americans 50 and up? [Home & Shopping]
How well do you know what Americans 50+ are buying and using around the home? ...
PCMA Letter: A closer look at the health industry and avoiding mosquito mayhem
Inside this special edition of Central Florida Health News, we take a look at our...
School physicals: What you need to know
Summer is in full swing and the new school year is quickly approaching, so if...