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Don't let an injury ruin your holiday fun. These tips can help keep you injury-free.

Before you pack your bags, read these tips so you're more likely to stay healthy during your travels.

When conservative options have not been helpful, the surgery can provide pain relief in the back and legs, enhancing quality of life.

E-cigarettes and smokeless nicotine were once regarded as a way to avoid lung cancer risk, but there are concerns.

The average American consumes over 2,000 calories on Thanksgiving. Here's how to save half those calories!

If you have pain, stiffness and inflammation in your hip joint, these tips can help.

Nearly half of all adult women have it. What does it mean for their health?

More than just the number on the scale will change when you lose weight.

Not sure what to do if a friend or family member has mental health issues? These tips may help.

Creating a birth plan can be exciting and overwhelming. Read on for guidance to help better understand how to approach your birth plan.

Here's how to recognize common fall hazards so you can do something to lower your risk.

Women need to be aware of this serious heart arrhythmia because early detection is important.

Learn how to identify, and manage, this neurological condition.

Heat-related illnesses can be very serious, so it's important to recognize if they are happening.

If you are lonely, following these 5 tips can help you feel more connected to others.

Your knees aren’t getting any younger. Here’s how to keep them in order.

 These recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.
 

Whether from the sun, the grill or a sparkler, summer is burn season. Learn how 
to tell the painful inconvenience from the true emergency.

Is your back hurting? This may be why.

Nurse practitioner and midwife Angie Scarpa, CNM, ARNP, discusses the best ways to keep up with your health while dealing with this transition.

Men’s life expectancy is dropping. Their hesitancy to go to the doctor could be a reason why. 

Dr. Eden Yelverton, OB/GYN, discusses how to put yourself first by getting ahead of your routine health screenings. Here's what to know.

Let's dive into the reasons for your pesky itchy eyes and runny noses, and how to avoid them.

They’re common and can happen to anyone. General Surgeon Samuel Yelverton, MD, explains what to look for.

GERD can start out as an annoyance, but can cause serious damage over time. Avoid long-term effects through simple lifestyle changes and possibly treatment.

Various colorectal cancer screening options can make diagnosis and early detection easier for you.

Women who have had a previous cesarean section (C-section) may be eligible to experience natural childbirth. Joel Hallam, DO, an OB/GYN at Lakewood Ranch Medical Group, explains.

Stress and anxiety could be negatively affecting your heart health AND heart disease can cause stress and anxiety. Here’s how to break the cycle.

The fall and winter have seen a lot of respiratory illnesses, including RSV, which is especially hard on children. Know how to identify and treat it.

Put self-care at the top of your to-do list. Identify when stress is affecting you and how you can manage it.

Meet Laura; she became ill on vacation. Dr. David Dexter performed life-saving procedures and now she is living life to the fullest.

It’s more common than you know. Learn how to avoid it turning into diabetes.

If you have pronounced blue, red or flesh-colored leg veins, you might have varicose veins. Learn about the risk factors and treatment options for this condition.

Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and can lead to a decline in physical, mental and social functioning.

A new school year means buying school supplies, new clothes and preparing lunches. It also means keeping the kids healthy.

Prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer among American men, and often progresses with few outward signs. Screening for it is important.

Lakewood resident Lainey Johnson had a positive experience delivering her first child at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

Paying attention to the most common types of injury can help keep you and your family safe while getting the most out of the warm months ahead.

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month! Regular check-ups and screenings can help men stay healthy by indicating preventive health needs and catching issues before they become more serious.

Nurses are on the frontline of most every healthcare interaction. We celebrate nurses everywhere during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

Learn when to visit the emergency room versus urgent care.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you may need to get your heart checked. Learn why.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor about ways to address and prevent chronic wounds associated with the disease, such as diabetic foot care. 

Knowing the signs and symptoms can save your life!

Winter blahs and holiday stress have you down? Read more for helpful strategies to lighten your mood.

Today’s interventional radiology therapies are more precise and more effective than ever, offering patients and their doctors additional options to treat disease.

Regular screenings are key to detecting breast cancer, and LWRMC has extensive health precautions in place to help keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new look and feel will focus on comfort for moms and families as they welcome their new arrivals.