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Surviving Sepsis

Posted by Women's Health Click on May 18th, 2012 · Comment »

Sepsis occurs when the body fights a severe infection in the bloodstream.  There are many causative organisms that can lead to sepsis, and it can arise from various different areas of the body.  Anyone can get sepsis, but there are some segments of the population who are at higher risk.  Treatment has been guided by [...]

Top Exercises for Osteoporosis Prevention

Posted by H2U Women on May 16th, 2012 · Comment »

Regular exercise can strengthen your bones by building bone density, helping prevent osteoporosis. But not all exercise is created equal where osteoporosis is concerned. Here are some exercise recommendations to keep your bones – and your entire body – strong and healthy. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. [...]

Calcium and Osteoporosis Prevention – How Much is Enough?

Posted by H2U Women on May 14th, 2012 · Comment »

Calcium and vitamin D are important in the prevention of osteoporosis and can help slow progression of the disease and lessen fractures and other injuries. But how much is enough? The following information from the American Academy of Orthopedics and National Institutes of Health will give you a head start in osteoporosis prevention – just [...]

Bike Helmets – Wear Them Like Your Life Depended on It

Posted by Women's Health Click on May 11th, 2012 · Comment »

It’s a beautiful day for a bike ride, and we are lucky in the North Central Florida area to have many bike trails to enjoy. You fill your water bottle, lace up your shoes and head out ready for this great form of recreation and fitness. The thought of a head injury doesn’t even cross [...]

Orthopedics – Understanding Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

Posted by H2U Women on May 9th, 2012 · Comment »

Orthopedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves – all those important parts that help you move, work and be active. Orthopedic physicians and specialists work with their patients to diagnose injuries or disorders and offer information [...]

Never Too Old to Play – Celebrate Older Americans Month

Posted by H2U Women on May 7th, 2012 · Comment »

“Never Too Old to Play” is the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month, which is promoted by the U.S. Administration on Aging to encourage older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their family and community life. You can celebrate and show your appreciation for the older adults in your life by including [...]

Tracking Your Fitness

Posted by Women's Health Click on May 4th, 2012 · Comment »

    In my last blog post I discussed the importance of tracking your diet using either a phone application, online website or good old pen and paper. Keeping a daily log of your food intake can help you monitor calories, keep track of the types of food you are eating on a regular basis, [...]

May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Posted by H2U Women on May 2nd, 2012 · Comment »

Summer is right around the corner, and that means longer days, lots of sunshine and more exposure to ultraviolet, or UV, rays. May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month, just in time to get your facts straight about skin cancer before heading out for some fun in the sun. According to the National [...]

H2U – A Helping Hand for a Healthy Life

Posted by H2U Women on April 30th, 2012 · Comment »

A Helping Hand for a Healthy Life  Staying healthy with your busy schedule is not always easy.  That’s why our hospitals have partnered with H2U to offer the women in our community the resources they need to manage their health and live life to the fullest. Reliable health and wellness information is the key to [...]

Hannah – 10,000 Steps

Posted by H2U Women on April 30th, 2012 · Comment »

Hannah Curlee, the NBC Biggest Loser Season 11 Runner Up hosts the H2U Health Challenge, including this video: Adding Steps to Your Day. How can you increase the number of steps you take per day from an average of 5,000 – 7,000 per day to 9,000 – 10,000? Hannah’s tips include: using the farthest printer [...]