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...]
Guys: Don’t Skip These Screenings
Gentlemen, you have a lot of responsibilities, manage a lot of moving parts, and take care of your home and family. But are you taking care of YOU? Men often put off health screenings that could have an enormous impact on their health. Sure, they're not exams anyone looks forward to exactly, but these screenings are absolutely necessary. Early detection of these treatable, … [Read more...]
Endometriosis: Let’s Talk About It
While one in every 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44 experience endometriosis, most don’t realize that severe pain during their periods isn’t normal. For many women, the path to finding effective relief is met with great challenges. "But, there is hope," notes Steven McCarus, MD, a nationally renowned gynecological surgeon at AdventHealth for Women. Endometriosis … [Read more...]
Whole New Year, Whole New You: Make 2019 Your Healthiest Year Yet
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 2019 the year you really feel whole? Dr. Ledy Rojas, a primary … [Read more...]
Whole New Year, Whole New You: Make 2019 Your Healthiest Year Yet
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 2019 the year you really feel whole? Dr. Ledy Rojas, a primary … [Read more...]