by Marion County Hospital District | Jun 19, 2023 | News
Florida is famously the Sunshine State — but during the dog days of summer, that may not be a good thing. Sun exposure carries a number of health risks, from sunburn to skin cancer to heatstroke. Some people are more susceptible than others, depending on their skin...
by Marion County Hospital District | May 23, 2023 | News
May is Global Employee Health and Wellness Month, but actually, workplace wellness should be a year-round campaign! As people spend about half their waking hours at work, it’s important to embed healthy behavior within company culture. And of course, employers should...
by Marion County Hospital District | May 9, 2023 | News
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, and it can be a chronic illness in its own right. Cardiovascular wellness includes maintaining a healthy blood pressure and lowering your risk of cardiac events such as a stroke. But what does it mean to...
by Marion County Hospital District | Apr 27, 2023 | News
Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting more than 37 million adults. Because the body cannot adequately produce or detect insulin, blood glucose levels are elevated, which increases the risk of heart disease and kidney...
by Marion County Hospital District | Apr 17, 2023 | News
Stress is a normal part of life, but in today’s hectic world, various small stressors can add up to an overwhelming situation. As many of us juggle our careers, families, and sociocultural pressures such as rising costs, it becomes harder to manage that “normal”...
by Marion County Hospital District | Mar 17, 2023 | News
Childhood obesity is a major risk factor for long-term health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. It can also inhibit children’s activity levels during a time when regular exercise is vital to growing strong bones. Children who are...
