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  • Care Team an Important Part of Diabetes Care: Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

    Care Team an Important Part of Diabetes Care: Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care

    by TERESA SCHIFFER An estimated 34.2 million Americans are living with diabetes, a disease that can have an enormous impact on an individual’s health. In many cases, the development of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or at least controlled through appropriate dietary measures and increased physical activity levels.    Some of the risk factors…

  • Overcoming Fear With Education

    Overcoming Fear With Education

    Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care by TERESA SCHIFFER Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American women, with 13% of the female population developing the disease at some point in their life. While it is the second-leading cause of death by cancer in women, there is good news.    “The one…

  • Strength in Sisterhood

    Strength in Sisterhood

    Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida Provides Resources, Support for Local Patients by PAMELA PALONGUE The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida began when just one woman decided to take it upon herself to start something amazing.    Leah Grieger was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was just 33 and the mom of two children…

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  • Itchy Skin? It Could Be Psoriasis or Eczema

    Itchy Skin? It Could Be Psoriasis or Eczema

    Experiencing a skin condition can be a little unnerving, especially if you’re not sure what it is. Psoriasis and eczema are two common skin conditions that can even be seen in children. While these diseases may present in similar ways, they’re actually quite different and have different triggers and causes.   Eczema This inflammatory skin…

  • Is It Melanoma? Learn the Warning Signs

    Is It Melanoma? Learn the Warning Signs

    Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer that comes from cells known as melanocytes. While it’s less common than basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, two types of skin cancer that form in other types of skin cells, it is more dangerous. Melanoma can quickly spread to other organs if not treated at…

  • A Watery Dry Eye

    A Watery Dry Eye

    A Paradox Gritty, sandy, scratchy… watery? Can all those words be used to describe dry eyes? In short, yes! Dry Eye Syndrome is a mystery for patients because the symptoms can be variable! Paradoxical Dry Eye is what eye doctors call Dry Eye Syndrome in patients whose main symptom is constant tearing. So, grab your…

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