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As temperatures soar and outdoor activities beckon, understanding the critical relationship between UV exposure and proper hydration becomes essential for maintaining your health and safety. UF Health’s emergency care teams see a significant uptick in heat-related illnesses and severe sunburns during warmer months, making awareness and prevention more important than …

When we are shocked by unexpected news, it takes a bit of time to process our thoughts and feelings. We often go into a fight-or-flight or freeze-type response. This often does not allow for the best responses to be expressed. It can be difficult to know the right thing to …

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, affects millions of people worldwide, causing red, itchy, and inflamed skin that can significantly impact daily life. When eczema appears on the hands and feet, the challenges become even more pronounced, as these areas are constantly exposed to environmental irritants and are essential for …

By Jessica Howington, APRN Living in the Sunshine State means year-round exposure to some of the most intense ultraviolet radiation in the United States. As we observe UV Safety Month, Florida residents face unique challenges that require vigilant sun protection strategies to maintain healthy skin and prevent long-term damage. Florida’s …

Varicose veins and water retention are two conditions that often go together. Understanding their link is crucial, as addressing one can impact the other. The vein specialists at Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center in Orlando are here to explain how these conditions are intertwined and what you can do …

By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times …

Childhood obesity has reached alarming proportions across the United States, with nearly one in five children now classified as obese. This crisis extends far beyond appearance or self-esteem concerns—it represents a fundamental threat to our children’s long-term health, particularly their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. At Elite Medical, we …

Applying Pilates fundamentals to strengthen the mind-body connection The Weight of Alzheimer’s Disease The human brain is fascinating. So when the brain begins to decline in function it’s a big deal on the body’s ecosystem. Alzheimer disease is an incurable brain disorder causing the brain to shrink and brain cells …

By Martin Gramatica Taking control of your health means staying ahead of potential problems before they become life-threatening crises. Cancer and heart disease remain the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that early detection through advanced screening technology can dramatically improve outcomes and save lives. CT …

With weather approaching the upper 90’s and, on some days, triple digits, the heat can be unbearable at times and downright dangerous, this is especially true when we factor in the high level of humidity. Our bodies self-regulate heat by sweating and also through radiating heat back into the atmosphere. …