Beating the Summer Heat
The heat is on, and so must be your ability to recognize the dangers. The summer months are here, meaning it’s time to pay more attention to your body. Sometimes individuals with diabetes have certain complications, including nerve and blood vessel damage which can affect sweat glands. This makes it harder for the body to […]
Let’s Get Real About Men’s Health
Men work hard and play hard! Now it’s time to work just as hard on your health! June is Men’s Health Month, the perfect time to remind Dad or any man you know to stay on top of their health. While people are living longer, studies show the average lifespan for a man is about […]
Put Your Mental Health First
With Mother’s Day approaching, one of the best gifts is not expensive. It’s the gift of rest. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Women’s Health Month, a perfect time for women to recharge their batteries. Women naturally are givers, and moms typically put everyone else before themselves. But when taking on so much, maintaining […]
Don’t Stress Over Stress; Rest up for Your Best Health
Worry is a natural part of life but can affect your overall health. Americans live stressful lives today, and technology at our fingertips can add to it. April is Stress Awareness Month, and Central Florida Health Care reminds you there are healthy ways to cope! Stress can manifest as frequent mood swings, trouble sleeping, changes […]
Colorectal Cancer ~ Don’t Wait to Get Checked!
Cancer comes in many forms, so we must stay informed. March is National Colorectal Awareness Month, a time to discuss ways to reduce the risk of getting the disease. It’s also commonly known as colon cancer. Health experts recommend screening for colon cancer as early as age 45. The good news is it’s preventable, which […]
CFHC Gets Down to the Heart of the Matter
It’s American Heart Month. Are you Heart Healthy? This month Central Florida Health Care encourages you to focus on cardiovascular health. It’s time to know your risks for heart disease. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are all risk factors, and many Americans have at least one. High blood pressure typically has no symptoms, […]
Sickle Cell Disease ~ What You Need to Know
Living with pain is difficult, and those with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) know the challenges first-hand. It’s not a disease one can catch. It’s an inherited blood disorder present at birth that causes red blood cells, shaped like a sickle (C-shaped), to stick together and block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body. […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to advocate and engage in more conversations about the impact of mental health.
Spring Into Allergy Awareness
Springtime. It’s a beautiful season of the year. The weather is warmer, and flowers are in bloom again. However, beautiful buds can lead to what feels like prickly allergy symptoms, including a scratchy throat, dry cough, runny nose, runny eyes, and clearing one’s throat.
Sleep Sound, Mental Health Rebounds!
Sleep. It rejuvenates our every mood, thought, and overall health. Although it’s important, many Americans get less than the required rest, between 7 and 9 hours each night. So, what does this mean?