August 4, 2015
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, wasn’t understood until 1975 when researchers discovered that a high number of children diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis lived in neighboring Connecticut towns near wooded areas. Their symptoms all began in the summer months, the height of tick season. It was learned that tiny deer ticks infected with a…
July 28, 2015
As we complain about Central Florida’s current heat and humidity, it’s important to take precautions to stay healthy as you try to get cool. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention remind us that heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable, yet many still succumb to high temperatures. A few things to remember: *…
July 27, 2015
Only about one in 10 of us eats enough vegetables and fruits, according to a study out this month from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically, only 13 percent of Americans eat the recommended 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit daily and less than 9 percent eat the 2 to 3 cups…
July 27, 2015
According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. This year alone, about 231,840 new cases will be diagnosed, and approximately 40,290 women will die. While these statistics are staggering, it’s important to note that death rates have been on the decline since…
July 7, 2015
Many women experience periodic weight gain, occasional acne, irregular periods and difficulty getting pregnant. But when those symptoms persist, they could indicate a deeper issue like PCOS. Also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, PCOS is one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of…
June 30, 2015
Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand-in-hand. So if a trip to the fireworks stand is in your holiday plans, think safety first. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 240 people visit emergency rooms across the country each day with injuries associated with fireworks during the weeks surrounding Independence Day.…