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An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases. Enhance your well-being and heart health by learning these subtle symptoms that can signal something isn’t right. Increased pressure in the chest or heartburn (While both men and women can feel like there’s an elephant on [...]
If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, you may meet a specialist known as a hospitalist who leads the care of inpatients. CentraState hospitalist Irfana Khan, MD, FHM, shares more about these physicians and how they help patients navigate their hospital stay. Hospitalists are… [...]
It’s much easier to prevent something from happening than treat it once it does. In other words, to help ensure a man is healthy at 75 years of age, disease must be prevented at age 50. Men, in particular, are often reluctant to go to the doctor for preventive [...]
Michael Friedberg, 77, lives a vivacious life full of vibrant hobbies, from ballroom dancing and long biking sessions around the Jersey Shore to sailing the blue waters of the Caribbean. Even with much of his free time spent pursuing his passions, he always schedules a yearly physical with his [...]
After a positive COVID-19 test result, Gennaro Esposito did his best to rest and self-quarantine. But when a simple walk up the stairs of his home left him breathless, he called for an ambulance to take him to CentraState. With his oxygen levels dropping, doctors weighed whether to put [...]
While it is often associated with misconceptions, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a specialized treatment that can be very effective in certain people struggling with severe depression and certain other behavioral health conditions not helped by medication or psychotherapy. Moustafa H. Shafey, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist on staff at CentraState, [...]
After many months of challenges – and perseverance – facing the COVID-19 crisis, CentraState received its first supply of vaccines on December 17, 2020. Our staff, well-prepared for this moment, immediately jumped into action. That same day, the first hospital employees were vaccinated against a disease that has changed [...]
Prolonged sitting—that many of us have been doing more of during COVID— is one of the biggest health challenges today. It is linked to high blood sugar, increased blood pressure, and more body fat. Even getting the recommended amount of daily exercise can't negate sitting for extended periods. Beth [...]
Before you swear off sugar for the rest of your life, take heed. Cutting sugar consumption—in particular added sugars—has many benefits, including a lower risk of chronic diseases, reduced inflammation and weight loss. That being said, you don’t need to pass up sweets altogether, says Natalie Meltzer, a registered [...]
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to a broader range of ages and occupations, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may be starting to think about what they should do when the vaccine becomes available to them. Vivian Mishan, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN at Women's Health Specialists of CentraState, [...]
