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Opioid Addiction: Do You Know the Signs?

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Opioid addiction is one of the biggest concerns here in the U.S. right now. It has affected people across our nation and right here in Central Florida. Central Florida Health Care’s Dr. Amber Popovitz-Gale, a licensed clinical psychologist, has worked extensively with patients struggling with opioid…
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Osteoarthritis Can Be a Real Pain in the Joint It’s common for most people to experience pain from time to time, especially as we get older; but if you’re experiencing pain and stiffness in your joints, like your hands or knees, then you may be experiencing osteoarthritis. It’s the most common type of arthritis, but…
Pop Quiz! What Do You Do When Allergies Get Ruff?

Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives, but some people can be allergic to fur-babies. Unfortunately, those allergies keep many from being pet owners and even have some believing they need to get rid of a pet. Luckily, there are numerous ways to live in harmony with a pet if you have non-life-threatening…

Diabetes Mellitus: Not Just About Controlling Your Blood Sugar

Ever too often, I encounter patient who are diabetic and practice blood sugar monitoring only. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects all organ systems. It is important that patients also monitor their eyes, kidney, nerves and heart. Some conditions directly associated with poor diabetic control are: Diabetic retinopathy: an eye condition that affects your…
Benefits of Breastfeeding Your Baby

Here are some facts about the benefits of breastmilk from the medical staff at Central Florida Health Care. There are many benefits of breastfeeding your baby. Now, this is not to follow the trend “breast is best” or to shame mothers who are unable to breastfeed their little ones. Our medical team at Central Florida…
The Difference Between a Sports Versus School Physical

Before you schedule your child’s back-to-school physical during Back to School Week at Central Florida Health Care, Inc., here are a few key differences between a sports versus school physical. AH, SUMMERTIME—when the days are long and life is easy for student. As the kids kick back and enjoy the break from their studies, parents…