Central Florida Health News
Seeing Red? We aren't talking about Love!
February is here, and Valentine's Day is around the corner! We see red hearts everywhere as a sign for the holiday, but let's talk about what red eyes are a sign for. There are several conditions that can cause this very common finding. Depending on the symptoms you're experiencing, and the amount/severity of inflammatory signs in the eye, a doctor can diagnose the cause for your red eye.
2 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Put Your Heart Into It
The heart is more than a vital organ; it's the steady rhythm that carries us through every moment of our lives. It responds to how we move, what we eat, how we rest, and how we manage stress. Suffice it to say, countless decisions we make every day affect our heart health.
1 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Cut the Cholesterol, Not the Flavor
Keeping your cholesterol levels in check, in particular “bad” cholesterol or LDL, is essential for heart health.
2 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Know Your Numbers to Decode Your Risk for Heart Disease
The heart functions as a communications hub that connects major parts of the body. It is the body's transportation network: It delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and it removes waste products. The health and functionality of your heart has major implications for your overall health.
3 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
A Change of Fate
We've all been there: You sit down in the waiting room to see a new doctor and you're tasked with giving a full account of your family's medical history. Thus begins the daunting list of ailments and genetic conditions that often spark the same, familiar, fearful question: Will this be my fate, too?
1 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Make Your Move
Asedentary lifestyle increases the risk of a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, depression, obesity, cancer, and more. But if you're a desk jockey like me, logging eight or more hours a day in front of a screen, finding ways to incorporate movement and even moderate exercise into your workday can be a challenge.
1 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Are You Missing the Signs? Heart Attacks Can Look Different for Women
Heart attacks are commonly known as the “silent killer.” The factors that cause them can brew unnoticed for years before an attack finally strikes. And many people don't know that for women, the signs of a heart attack can be completely different than in men.
2 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Vaccination Shakeup
Physicians React to CDC's Newly Revised Recommendations for Children
4 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
AV Fistula Development: What to Expect, and What Happens If It Doesn't Mature
Last month, we discussed what leads to the need for an AV fistula for hemodialysis. This month, we'll talk about AV fistula development and an option for when a fistula doesn't mature.
2 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Hope After Heart Failure
Modern Treatments Are Changing Expectations After Diagnosis, Cardiologist Says
3 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Is Stress Taking a Toll on Your Heart?
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so there is a great push to eat more heart-healthy foods, get more exercise that's good for the heart, and get your heart health checked out by a doctor. However, one area of heart health that needs a lot more focus and effort is the effect that stress has on the heart. Take our quiz on stress and its effect on the cardiovascular system to reduce stress and achieve the best health for your heart.
2 min |
February 2026
Central Florida Health News
Grounding the Heart: Understanding the Symptoms of a Panic Attack
Our heart, the powerful pumping machine, our continual “ticker,” plays a powerful role in our overall well-being — physically, mentally, and spiritually. The heart responds not only to a healthy lifestyle of balanced nutrition and exercise but also to stress, fear, grief, and prolonged emotional strain. When these fall out of balance, our body often will signal us with signs of distress through the heart, sometimes in ways that can feel terrifying.
2 min |
February 2026
Women's Health US
Not Your Average Run Club
Grief is isolating.
8 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
How the Olympics Changed Me
In a press conference at the Paris Olympics, then-five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi grew tired of journalists asking when she might retire from basketball. \"Only a woman would have 20 years of experience and it's an Achilles heel instead of something that is treasured,\" she told the reporters in the room, including me.
1 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
How to Guard (and Gain!) Muscle on GLP-1s
As weight-loss drug usage surges, so does a new priority: holding on to hard-earned strength.
8 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Choose Your Own Muscle Adventure
DIFFERENT TOOLS, DIFFERENT VIBES, DIFFERENT TRAINERS, ONE GOAL: TO HELP YOU MAKE THIS YOUR STRONGEST YEAR YET.
8 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
The Protein Drink Boom Is Here
Some buzzy beverages claim to be absorbed faster to give you bigger strength gains. We dug into what's legit.
3 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
winter wonders
How seven Olympic and Paralympic athletes find motivation and keep their cool on the road to the 2026 Games.
10+ min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Power Pairing Plan
These health-boosting and muscle-building recipes will transform your body—and your time in the kitchen.
4 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Fitness Forever
Ready to future-proof your workouts? These award-worthy devices, sneakers, dumbbells, leggings, wearables, and more keep fitness fun, fresh, and a sustainable part of our lives.
6 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Meet the New Aging Experts
You may not expect to have blood drawn or hormone levels tested during a Botox appointment, but the holistic approach to noninvasive treatments offered by functional medicine doctors is changing the way we think about skin.
6 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Get Thicker Hair
Finding the root cause of shedding can take some digging. These expert-backed solutions will help.
1 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Why Your Hot Flashes Can Be Heart Clues
Plus, six other critical yet overlooked facts about our bodies that all women should know.
9 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Stronger Together
Let's be real: No couple reaches their 10-, 15-, or 50-year anniversary without a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and protein smoothies. But the dedicated, loving, and downright adorable duos who do make it? They have one thing in common: They've figured out a shared strength (or two) that cements them for the long haul.
9 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
Crashing Out Is the New Burnout
But you don't have to do either. Learn how to take control of your mental health, sans memes.
6 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
zen and the art of shredding
After two consecutive gold-medal runs at the Olympics, snowboarder Chloe Kim was burnt out on...everything. Here's how she got back on track and ready to rip it at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
7 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
finisher
A cardio queen no more, Jennifer Aniston, 56, is all in on resistance training now.
1 min |
Winter 2026
Women's Health US
The Calorie Counting Conundrum
No matter how much the convo around weight changes with the times, one practice remains cemented in our brains and behaviors. Can we ever shake it?
10+ min |
Winter 2026
Prevention US
CHAPPED LIP FIXES
A DERM'S FAVE TIPS FOR A SMOOTH POUT
2 min |
February 2026
Prevention US
YOU DESERVE A TREAT
SIMPLE AND SATISFYING
1 min |