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  • Sleep Is a Superpower

    Sleep Is a Superpower

    Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health by RYAN MILEJCZAK According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States report not getting enough rest or sleep every day. You’ve likely heard time and again that sleep is essential to your physical health. But did you…

  • AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Winter Haven ER

    AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Winter Haven ER

    photos by MICHAEL WILSON & TYLER DiGIOVINE On Wednesday, June 7, AdventHealth celebrated the groundbreaking of its ER in Winter Haven.  “We are very excited to be taking this first step to further expand our footprint of emergency care services here in Winter Haven,’’ says Tim Clark, president and CEO of the AdventHealth Polk Market.…

  • Empowering the Providers

    Empowering the Providers

    Peer Support Coalition of Florida Launches Mental Health Training Program by RYAN MILEJCZAK Healthcare workers face difficult mental health challenges in their day-to-day lives. Long working hours, irregular schedules, stressful environments, and exposure to suffering can take a toll on their mental health.  The Peer Support Coalition of Florida, an Orlando area nonprofit, is acknowledging…

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  • Brain Attack (Stroke or Mini-stroke): Are You at Risk?

    Brain Attack (Stroke or Mini-stroke): Are You at Risk?

    Approximately 700,000 strokes occur in the United States annually. Stroke or brain attack is a disease that involves the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen to the brain gets blocked by a blood clot most commonly. With the oxygen supply to the brain…

  • Punctal Plugs

    Punctal Plugs

    Many patients suffer from dry eye, and eye care professionals have many tools at their disposal to help with symptoms. For many patients, over-the-counter lubricating drops such as Blink or Systane can be helpful. It is important to avoid redness relieving drops, as these tend to cause more problems over time. When over-the-counter drops are…

  • Understanding Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

    Understanding Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

    Last year, I wrote about heart failure. At that time, I had said that about half the patients admitted with congestive heart failure have normal systolic function. This is true. The most common way to express heart function is by measuring ejection fraction (EF). This is the proportion of the amount of blood in the…

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