June is Men’s Health Month, and healthcare professionals across the nation are working to raise awareness of the importance of routine medical exams for men. Orlando-area doctors are concerned that only about half of adult men get an annual physical and a third do not feel the need for annual health screenings at all. “It’s easy to take our health for granted until a serious … [Read more...]
Happy Eaters Lake Nona!: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often a misunderstood feeding disorder, even though many parents are facing signs and symptoms of ARFID with their children. ARFID is a persistent disturbance in eating that leads to weight loss or growth disturbances, nutrient deficiencies, dependence on supplements, and impaired psychosocial functioning. Its hallmark … [Read more...]
Summer’s Weight: Bridging the Meal Gap While School Is in Recess
Each year, when summer break rolls around, it brings mixed emotions. Kids are excited to be out of school and enjoying time away from alarm clocks, books and tests. But, for many parents – especially moms – the break from the academic year can also generate serious concern. Despite great strides to close the gender gap, women are still juggling the demands of a full-time job … [Read more...]
As Temperatures Climb, HCA Florida Healthcare Trauma Doctor Urges Supervision, Preparedness to Prevent Drowning Deaths
While summertime means fun in the water, it also marks a troubling time when Orlando-area hospital emergency rooms, like those across Florida, see a dramatic uptick in drowning incidents. “Above all, supervise and be prepared,” said Dustin Huynh, MD, trauma medical director at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, Osceola County’s only Level II Trauma Center for the treatment of the … [Read more...]
Farm Share Reminds Families to Prepare for Hurricane Season, Launches Disaster Relief Webpage
With Saturday marking the official start of the six-month hurricane season, Farm Share – Florida’s largest independent food bank – is reminding Florida families to be prepared. To help residents and visitors prepare for what is expected to be an extremely active hurricane season, Farm Share has launched a new disaster relief web page with information on … [Read more...]
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