The best doctors have a “spirit of inquiry” – the ability to seek solutions to medicine’s unanswered questions: Why are so many of my patients getting the flu this year compared to last? Why does one treatment for diabetes work for one patient but not for all? What’s a better way to identify patients at risk for heart disease? At the College of Medicine, instilling that … [Read more...]
Getting Older and Feeling Sluggish? It Could Be Your Thyroid
With age comes wisdom, but getting older can also lead to feeling tired more easily, dry skin and constipation. These symptoms also are the side effects of hypothyroidism. About 10 million Americans have the condition, which is most common in women and people over age 60. About 10 percent of women have some degree of thyroid hormone deficiency and don’t even know it, as it is … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Man Changes Health Through Innovative Program
David Chong always believed he was living a healthy lifestyle. A board member for the Lake Nona YMCA, Chong had an established habit of working out for 90 minutes at least three to four times a week, and he’d always maintained a healthy body weight. However, his perception all changed once his doctor noticed his rising cholesterol, blood sugar levels and blood pressure. The … [Read more...]
Why Your Goal Should Be Behavior Change, Not Losing Weight
Instead of making lofty promises to lose weight this New Year, you can be much more successful if you focus on changing your behavior. It’s a slightly different way of setting personal goals that fosters success and offers sustainable results. The Importance of Behavior Change The reason most resolutions aren’t achieved, or are only short-lived, is because we don’t … [Read more...]
Lake Nona High School Student Athlete Standout, Runner, Molly Knox
After the Friday night lights faded this fall, there was still some action to take place in the world of Lake Nona athletes. Early Saturday mornings were typically reserved for high school cross country meets. For senior Molly Knox, this Saturday ritual has become one of the things she has looked forward to the most. A former Lions’ runner says of Knox, “I have had the pleasure … [Read more...]
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