Orlando, Fla., – February 2018— Recently you’ve probably seen a lot about sitting for long periods of time, and first you thought what could be so wrong about it? If your feet or legs hurt, your best bet to get some relief is to sit. If you have one of those...
Orlando, Fla., January 2018— Whether we eat outside or at home, there are a few facts that we must keep in mind when we select our choices. For example, raw fruits and vegetables could be easily contaminated with a bacteria called listeria. It can contaminate fresh...
Orlando, Fla. — So far we know that aging is the main risk factor for well known life threatening diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart. So far, also, we have focused on treating the diseases instead of finding ways to reduce it’s #1 risk factor. Federal...
Orlando, Fla. — Perhaps you are asking yourself what it is. The flu is a super-contagious virus that can make you feel miserable. Doctors call it influenza. Its symptoms are usually more serious than the sneezes and stuffy nose that you tend to get from a common cold....
Orlando, Fla. — Older adults need to sleep 7 to 9 hours a night — the same amount as younger folks. Sleeping less (or more) than that can throw off your body’s natural rhythm and make you tired during the day. Insomnia is a common sleep issue for people 60 and...
Orlando, Fla. — A new study study suggests that mental stress can have an impact on blood vessels, and the risk among women with heart disease might be higher. Past research found that women with heart disease are more likely to suffer “myocardial...
Orlando, Fla. — You would be surprised to hear someone saying they put turmeric on almost everything they eat- or drink. This is what the media world would call “trending.” Precisely because of that, you might be a little hesitant to try it. You may be thinking it may...
Orlando, Fla. — Doesn’t it? Our doctors hear it every time at our Medical Center. For all of us in Florida, the winter weather already begun and for some of us, it hurts. Every cold front heading our way from the north, means a lot of people preparing themselves to...
Orlando, Fla. —We all know time affects your body, including your brain. After the age of 60 we might experience a lack of flexibility, strength and speed. It is important to try continue to do all the things that make you, YOU, so: socialize, stay active and get...
Orlando, Fla. — After trying to find the most appropriate way to tell our patients, friends, providers and the community at large, we decided to write a few lines to explain more in depth our reason why and OUR COMMITMENT. As you know, and most probably have...
