The AdventHealth Blog

A lady wrapping her arm around someone important to her

Checking in With Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

December 18, 2024

Here are some strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, along with symptoms to keep in check.

Read Article

Preventing and Recognizing Hypothermia

November 22, 2024

Read Article

A Patient Greets a Provider in an Exam Room

What is an Annual Wellness Visit?

November 11, 2024

Read Article

Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Prairie Star

Blood Pressure and Over-the-Counter Medications Don’t Always Mix

February 06, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Over-the-counter medications can have a direct impact on your blood pressure. AdventHealth explains how over-the-counter medications affect your blood pressure and how you can prevent complications.

Read Article about "Blood Pressure and Over-the-Counter Medications Don’t Always Mix"
Maintaining Your Lifestyle with Arthritis

February 06, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Stay active and healthy – and help manage your arthritis symptoms – by focusing on your whole health. Learn more.

Read Article about "Maintaining Your Lifestyle with Arthritis"
Sleep and Bone Loss

January 30, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Sleep is good for mind and spirit — and our bones. Discover how to get a good night’s sleep and strengthen your bones with these helpful tips.

Read Article about "Sleep and Bone Loss"
Health Care

7 Healthy Choices to Lower Your Cancer Risk

January 22, 2019
Estimated read time: 6 minutes

By taking steps to eat right, exercise and make other healthy choices in our everyday lives, we can reduce our risk for many types of cancer.

Read Article about "7 Healthy Choices to Lower Your Cancer Risk"
Give the Gift of Life: 10 Reasons to Become an Organ Donor

January 16, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

April is Donate Life Month and we’ve compiled a list of ten excellent reasons to become an organ donor.

Read Article about "Give the Gift of Life: 10 Reasons to Become an Organ Donor"
When Is Your Stomach Pain Something More?

January 15, 2019
Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Is your stomach ache something more than just abdominal pain caused by stress or bad food? We look at common culprits for discomfort, and when you should see your doctor.

Read Article about "When Is Your Stomach Pain Something More?"
Health Care

Is It Heartburn or Something More?

January 15, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Regular acid reflux can damage the esophagus and other organs, potentially causing serious health concerns and even esophageal cancer.

Read Article about "Is It Heartburn or Something More? "
How to Eat Your Way to Better Sleep

January 04, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

AdventHealth explains how your diet can help promote a healthier night’s rest.

Read Article about "How to Eat Your Way to Better Sleep"
What Happens to Sleepless Adults

January 03, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

AdventHealth explains why consistent sleep is so important for your whole health.

Read Article about "What Happens to Sleepless Adults"