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Frozen shoulder: Pain starts slowly and can last for years

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, refers to stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint – and it ...

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Trauma center fetes survivors and those who saved them

Vero residents are fortunate to live close to Fort Pierce’s HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, which operates the region’s ...

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Get them at ‘hello’: Discovering the big benefits of small talk

Small talk has a long history. No telling how far it goes back, really, but at some point, ...

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Social dining program benefits people who feel isolated or lonely

Senior Resource Association’s Social Dining program serves as an antidote to an all-to-common emotional malady. There comes a ...

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Better breast expanders aid in post-mastectomy reconstruction

It’s hard enough when a woman hears the words “breast cancer,” but when it’s followed by the word ...

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How creativity benefits mental, emotional and social health

In recent years, research has increasingly shown a powerful link between creative activities and improved emotional wellbeing. Whether ...

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Pet therapy: Area hospitals see benefits of going to the dogs

Last year, AAAIP (Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals) reported that therapy and facility dogs are becoming more and ...

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Neurologist: Multidisciplinary approach best vs. Alzheimer’s

Long before memory falters or names begin to slip away, microscopic changes are already unfolding deep within the ...

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Stress has a powerful impact on the condition of your skin

Stress often is an unseen malady, but the signs of stress don’t always stay hidden. Sometimes, they surface ...

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No butts about it – it’s important to strengthen your glutes!

The glutes are the largest muscle in our bodies, and a well-toned posterior is about much more than ...

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‘Prehab’ now as important as rehab in joint surgery recovery

The real work of joint replacement doesn’t begin in the operating room, it often starts weeks earlier in ...

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Tips on how to avoid arthritis pain while driving

Experts estimate that more than one-third of Americans have some degree of arthritis in their joints. For many ...