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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 East Orlando

Understanding Concussions in Soccer

May 08, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Attention to concussions in soccer is on the rise. Learn what’s being done to improve the safety of the players and other changes being made to the sport.

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Emergency Prep 101: Stay Informed and Have a Plan

May 07, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Stay safe and reduce stress by planning ahead for emergency situations. Here are some tips from AdventHealth on how to do it.

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Four Preventive Screenings Women Should Never Skip

May 07, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

AdventHealth for Women’s Health Navigator Doreen Forsythe, BSN, RN shares the four health screenings women should never skip.

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Recovery of Steelers Linebacker Is a Testament to Power of Perseverance

May 07, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

In late 2017, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a severe spinal cord injury. His recovery reminds us of the power of faith, hard work and hope.

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Gymnast’s Career-Ending Injury Is a Call to Prevention

May 06, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

The devastating injury of a college gymnast is a reminder of the importance of injury prevention. Here’s how a physical therapist can keep kids safe and happy.

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Larry King’s Heart Scare Shows Need for Vigilance

May 02, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

TV legend Larry King recently had a procedure to open an artery involved in his 1987 bypass surgery. It’s a reminder that heart health is a marathon, not a sprint.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Pregnancy

May 02, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Pregnancy can leave you with lots of questions. Dr. Xavier Román-Hernandez debunks common myths about what you should (or shouldn’t) do when you’re expecting.

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For Actress Viola Davis, Pre-Diabetes Isn’t Destiny

May 01, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Actress Viola Davis is using her experience with pre-diabetes as a chance to take control over her health and reduce stigma around the disease.

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A Senior Moment or Something More? Know the Signs

April 30, 2019
Estimated read time: 6 minutes

For some people, changes in their brain's ability to function as it used to may signal the onset of a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer's disease.

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