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When Is Your Stomach Pain Something More?

March 09, 2025

Is your stomach ache something more than just abdominal pain caused by stress or bad food? We look at common culprits for discomfort, and when you should see your doctor.

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Seeing the Signs of Stroke

March 09, 2025

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Test Your Knowledge of Essential Health Screenings for Men

March 06, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Apopka

AdventHealth Brings ‘Invisible’ Disease Into the Light

August 15, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

The severe pain, fatigue and other symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, are often magnified by patients’ feeling that few understand their condition.

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Don’t Skip the Scan — Learn the Facts About Medical Imaging Radiation

August 12, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

X-rays, CT scans and other imaging technologies have revolutionized medicine. Even though a dose of radiation may come with a small risk, we put it in perspective.

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For Parents of Kids With Hearing Loss, Planning Pays Off in an Emergency

August 12, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

In an emergency, first responders may have crucial questions about your child’s health, even if you aren’t there to answer them. Here’s how to plan if that happens.

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The Power of Screening: Mammography Has Saved up to 600,000 Lives

August 05, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Mammograms have saved up to 600,000 American lives in the past 30 years. Even so, only about half of women get regular mammograms. Here’s why that should change.

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Runners: Listen to Your Body and Know When to Rest

August 02, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Lean why rest and recovery are an important part of your training plan.

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5 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

August 01, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

New moms are likely aware of the benefits of breastfeeding, though many struggle with it in practice. These 5 tips may help you overcome some of the challenges.

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3 Ways to Rest Like an Orlando Magic Player

July 30, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

In the offseason, the Orlando Magic get to rest and recharge, but you don’t have to play ball to practice relaxation like the pros. Read more and get three tips here.

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Beyond the Numbers: Care You Can Count On

July 29, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

The value of care at AdventHealth – a U.S. News & World Report ranked hospital.

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Don’t Get Stuck: Overcoming Your Fear of Needles

July 29, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Fear of needles is a common reason people avoid blood work or immunizations, but these are important for your health. Learn how AdventHealth Lab experts help patients reduce their anxiety while...

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