globe www.lakelandhealth.org/lakeland-heart-and-vascular/health-library

Health Library

  • Cervical Cancer Risk: The Mental Health Factor

    Cervical Cancer Risk: The Mental Health Factor

    Mental health touches nearly every part of our lives, affecting how we think, feel, and act. But did you know it can also influence our risk for physical illnesses? New research drives this point home for one serious condition: cervical cancer.

  • Testing, Testing: Do Your Ears Need a Sound Check?

    Testing, Testing: Do Your Ears Need a Sound Check?

    One in 3 Americans older than age 65 has some hearing loss. If you’re not hearing as well as you once did, you can take steps to manage the issue so that it doesn’t limit your life.

  • Probiotics and Prebiotics: Food for Thought

    Probiotics and Prebiotics: Food for Thought

    You don’t need special pills or powders to give good bacteria a boost. Many common foods can help these beneficial bugs.

Wellness Center

Making Sense of Medical Advice

If seemingly contradictory health news has you confused, it's time to learn how to read between the lines.

Quizzes

Emphysema Quiz

The main symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath, which is caused by permanent damage to the small air sacs and small airways in the lungs.

Multimedia

Oceans

Relax with beautiful oceans and the sounds of nature.

Symptom Checker