February is American Heart Month, and what better time to raise awareness about high blood pressure, a serious health issue that impacts approximately one out of every three American adults? While most people are familiar with the terms “high blood pressure” and “hypertension,” there is far less understanding of what exactly these refer to and why you need to pay … [Read more...]
Start the New Year on the Right Track
The new year is a time for change. Like most of us, you may feel there's some room for improvement in your life – in your physical fitness, your relationships, or your work/life balance. If there's a piece of your puzzle missing, what simple changes might help bring the picture into focus? What can you do to make 2020 the year you really feel whole? Dr. Ledy Rojas, a family … [Read more...]
Have a Heart-Healthy Holiday
Though we love this time of year, it can be pretty stressful. Crazy schedules. Financial strain. Traffic. Less time for exercise. Complicated family dynamics. Studies have shown that cardiac events such as heart attacks and strokes peak during the holiday season. A number of factors are thought to be responsible, but a major one is that normal routines are disrupted during … [Read more...]
How 3-D Mammograms Bring a New Dimension to Cancer Detection
Traditionally, 2-D or digital mammograms have been the best way for women to spot breast cancer early when it’s most treatable. But they have limitations. A potential trouble spot could appear as just that – a spot. The odds are that it’s not a tumor, but it could be. “On a 2-D mammogram, you may see a zone of density, and you can’t be sure what it is,” says AdventHealth … [Read more...]
Your Best Shot to Stay Well This Flu Season
Fall has arrived, and with it, the start of flu season. While you can get the flu at any time, cases typically rise in October and hit their peak around the holidays (December-February). There’s no telling how bad the 2019-2020 season will be, but the high infection rate last year – and the virus’ life-threatening potential – are ample reasons to take this threat … [Read more...]