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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

Serena Williams Pulmonary Embolism After Childbirth: What You Need to Know

March 13, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

For moms-to-be, there's no worse fear than a troubled delivery. Complications are thankfully rare, but occasionally do happen. Take the case of tennis star and new mom Serena Williams.

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The Secrets of Sleep, Part 7: Sleep and Pregnancy

March 09, 2018
Estimated read time: 6 minutes

Great news: you're expecting! Not so great news: you're suddenly having trouble sleeping - something you didn't expect to deal with until after bringing home your bundle of joy.

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The Secrets of Sleep, Part 8: Sleep and New Moms

March 09, 2018
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

New motherhood and sleep deprivation go together like babies and pacifiers.

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The Secrets of Sleep, Part 3: How Screen Time Affects Our Zzzs

March 07, 2018
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

More and more research is revealing what doctors have long suspected: screens can seriously interrupt our zzzs.

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A Physician’s Message About Kidney Cancer Awareness and Hope

March 06, 2018
Estimated read time: 6 minutes

We spoke with Inoel Rivera, MD, urologist oncologist, to understand why you should be aware of kidney cancer and why it deserves this month's spotlight. It's easy to take our bodies for granted...

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Life After Cancer: How to Go From Surviving to Thriving

March 06, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

The journey to overcome cancer takes so much of the human spirit.

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The Secrets of Sleep, Part 2: When Snoring is Something More Serious

March 06, 2018
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

According to the National Sleep Foundation, around 90 million adult Americans snore.

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How the DASH Diet Can Nurture Mind, Body and Spirit

March 05, 2018
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can significantly lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension, and its emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains makes it one of the best...

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Screen Time Carries Hidden Cost for Kids

March 05, 2018
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Many parents see mobile devices like phones and tablets as engaging tools to help their children learn, play or just tolerate each other during a car ride.

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