Stress is a part of life. While some is actually beneficial — like the kind that pushes you to meet a deadline, stress that’s frequent or long-lasting can take a real toll on your health. Too much stress negatively impacts your body, mood and emotional well-being. In fact, it can play a role in aggravating,…
Proper nutrition is about more than avoiding unhealthy food. A diet packed with your most important nutrients is the best way to help your body perform at its full potential — in body, mind and spirit. But ensuring that you consume enough vitamins and minerals from the best sources — and not too much —…
Wondering whether you can resume physical therapy? Or have you been putting off getting started? Maybe you’re struggling with a chronic condition like lower back pain, or you’re recovering from an injury. Physical therapy can improve your mobility, ease pain and get you back to your normal activities sooner. Despite these major health benefits, you may still be hesitant about scheduling your first or next therapy session. It’s understandable. But…
Simple screenings are the key to preventing diseases like colorectal cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans. A colorectal screening can not only detect the presence of cancer, it may even prevent it from forming. This is because it can detect polyps — growths that your doctor can remove before they turn into…
The terms “high blood pressure” and “hypertension” are often brought up in doctors’ offices, articles and conversations about your overall health, but many still don’t know exactly what the numbers mean. Understanding why you should pay attention to important medical indicators is the first step to enjoying whole health. That’s why we’re focusing on blood pressure…
Cervical cancer is common and relevant today. About 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. If caught early, cervical cancer is highly treatable. This makes it especially important to stay vigilant and know the signs. Cancer of the cervix usually occurs in women between the ages of 35 to 44,…
Your heart: It’s the engine that helps your body function and allows you to enjoy all life has to offer — from favorite activities to relationships with friends and family members. This February, celebrate this amazing organ during National Heart Month. Heart disease affects approximately 84 million Americans and is the number one cause of…
It’s difficult when memory loss causes changes in a person you know and love and watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer’s disease can be upsetting. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive forms of memory loss and cognitive impairment that have no cure. However, you can support your loved one and help improve their quality…
So you’ve made an appointment to see your doctor. Maybe it’s for a specific health concern, or maybe it’s a routine checkup to maintain your wellness. You’re off to a great start — your doctor is like a quarterback for your health. While an urgent care or emergency room can take care of today’s problems,…
As you age, your joints become stiff and less flexible. You may be feeling the everyday effects — perhaps when you get out of bed in the morning, sit for a while, bend over to load the dishwasher or stand on your feet folding laundry. There’s science behind that pain: The fluid in your joints…
We asked Dr. Raul Badillo, MD , a board-certified gastroenterologist at AdventHealth Winter Park and East Orlando, to explain this common disease and how to get a handle on it this summer. Diverticulitis occurs when bulging sacs appear in the lining of the intestine. These pockets can become infected or inflamed, leading to symptoms such…
