There’s hundreds of kids cheering and screaming. Parents anxiously watching on the sidelines. Every action is critiqued. Judged. Evaluated. The moves made in the gymnasium right now - the vision, the reflexes, the history - can determine the future of a young student-athlete. And this is only their pre-participation physicals. Orlando Orthopaedic Center’s Dr. Lawrence Halperin, M.D. (left) and Dr. Randy Schwartzberg, M.D. (right) volunteer their services to student-athletes of Winter Springs High School at a recent pre-participation physical fundraiser hosted by OOC. Each year, thousands... Read more

If you’re like many parents around East Orlando, you may be asking yourself the same question. Depending on the age of your child you have several options including center-based care, school-aged care at your child’s elementary school and in-home care. Each option will present you with different benefits and negatives including cost, socialization options, homework help and schedule flexibility. “The bottom line is yes, after school care of some sort is worth the money; the type of care you choose depends on your needs,” says Alexandra Kelso, Waterford Lakes mother of two.... Read more

Because of increasing costs associated with the very successful Bright Futures Scholarship program, there are concerns qualification requirements - such as a higher grade point average - will continue to become harder to meet. If you’re worried about what will happen to your child’s bright future, take a breath. There are alternatives available for funding a college education in Florida. Recently, the State of Florida has made great strides in their university system and currently has many nationally-recognized colleges and programs. With the advent of the Bright Futures Scholarship... Read more

You’ve made the commitment to lose weight and get in shape.  You trashed the Twinkies, dumped the donuts and even welcomed a walking program into your routine.  In just a few short weeks you start feeling better - better than you can remember.   Now you’re ready to get really “serious” about this whole working out thing. It’s time to start lifting weights.  After all, working out with weights is good for you, right?  It’s the best way to burn body fat, reshape your body and build functional strength.   At least, that’s what you’ve been reading. But... Read more

By building trust and making children feel comfortable first, Dr. Castro and Dr. Morales take a unique approach to children’s dental care. It’s back to school time and that means it’s back to hectic schedules, afterschool activities and homework help. But, it also means that it’s time for parents and children alike to take a refresher course about some of the most important bones in the human body: their teeth. With all of the day-to-day stresses throughout the school year, sometimes dental care can be overlooked for kids, especially when they’re tired. But, at The Right... Read more