Advice for Healthy Living

Leukemia is a complex blood cancer that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Its exact cause has multiple factors such as previous exposure to radiation and chemicals, genetic abnormalities and a history of blood or solid cancers can increase the risk of developing the disease. Read more to learn about symptoms, prevention and treatment.

There’s a hefty price to pay for hospitalization – both financially and physically – perhaps even emotionally. That’s why keeping patients well and out of the emergency room or hospital […]

Every year at about this time, comments or questions arise about the value of flu shots. Let’s take a moment to debunk some of myths that surround flu shots and […]

You shouldn’t have to live with constant pain. Sometimes our bodies send us signals to tell us something is not quite right. Don’t panic with every ache and pain, but listen and take action when your gut feeling tells you to.

You don’t have to live in or travel to Africa or South America to fall victim to illnesses such as Keystone, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika and West Nile virus.

Skin cancer is preventable and treatable, even later in life. Focus on what you can do in the present to protect your skin from UV rays.

By Dr. Dawn Rudd, Senior Medical Director My stepfather was a veteran. One day he didn’t come home from work and we became concerned. We went to his place of […]

There is a difference between temporary nervousness or feelings of sadness and having clinical depression or an anxiety disorder. Dr. Christopher Arnold discusses the symptoms and causes of anxiety and depression.

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Dr. Cheryl Winchell (WellMed at Sebastian) walks us through the disease, its symptoms and causes.

April is National Minority Health Month, focusing attention on common health conditions that affect minority communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health equity as “the state […]

Diet can have a profound effect on your health. Eating less meat and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy oils can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and weight gain, among other significant health issues. 

March 8 is National No Smoking Day, a day designed to reach out to friends or family members who suffer from nicotine addiction, and encourage them to quit.