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  • A woman scratches an itchy rash on her arm.

    Rash 101: Common Types of Skin Rashes

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    Skin rashes can signal anything from an allergic reaction to a plant or medication to more serious medical emergencies like meningococcemia or toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
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    Signs Your Cold Has Turned Into A Sinus Infection

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    While we may not think much of the common cold and simply just regard it as a minor seasonal annoyance, they can turn into something much worse. Every year, almost 31 million people experience some...

  • Patient Describing Flu Symptoms

    Sore Throat or Strep Throat?

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    Kids in Central Florida have been generously sharing Strep Throat lately. Centra Care physicians saw nearly a 70 percent increase last week in pediatric patients with Strep. Since bacteria are usually...
  • A woman experiences lower back pain during a run.

    Taking Care of Your Spine

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    Your spine is one of the most important parts of your body for many reasons. You are able to bend and twist because of your spine. Your spinal cord has nerves that send electrical impulses to the...
  • A family preparing a healthy meal.
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    The Dangers of Uncooked Food

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    On food and cooking shows we’ve seen food enthusiasts trying out any adventurous dish that they are served. For show ratings, giving unconventional food a try is what brings viewers and ratings. But...

  • A patient speaks with her doctor in the waiting room.

    Walk-In Centers or Centra Care: Clinically Dedicated

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    Whether it’s an anti-allergy shot or a fractured bone, you can’t always trot off to a crowded emergency room. In fact, what you’re probably looking for is a walk-in clinic that’s not only conveniently...
  • Woman listening to music with headphones on

    Ways To Cope With Stress

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    People from all walks of life experience stress. While stress can be beneficial, helping people improve skills that they need to handle and adapt to situations that pose danger, the benefits are...
  • A woman in a grocery store aisle shopping for canned goods.

    What You Need to Know About Probiotics

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    Probiotics are the secret to not just better health and a tougher immune system, but also for healing digestive issues, mental health problems, and neurological conditions. The reason probiotics are...
  • Kids Playing on Sidewalk with Bikes

    What's Going Around | Chicken Pox

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    Since the chickenpox vaccine was introduced in the U.S. in 1995, the number of chickenpox cases has fallen by as much as 90 percent. But over the past two weeks, AdventHealth Centra Care locations...