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Less painful ‘Jiffy Knee’ replacement technique speeds recovery

The idea of a knee replacement is enough to make even the toughest patients wince. It’s major surgery, ...

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Why anxiety – which rose during the pandemic – persists today

It makes sense that anxiety disorders increased in all age groups during the pandemic. Events were uncertain, chaotic, ...

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What causes hoarseness – and what you should do about it

The human voice is a powerful, versatile tool we use to communicate, convey emotion, express identity, share and ...

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For heartburn, surgery can help if lifestyle changes, meds don’t

Heartburn may feel like it’s coming from the heart, but the fiery discomfort has nothing to do with ...

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Aging skin is prone to many ailments other than wrinkles

Although the first sight of wrinkles is the biggest fear most people have about aging skin, healthy skin ...

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Augmented reality enhances shoulder replacement surgery

What once belonged to science fiction is now reshaping modern surgery. Augmented reality is no longer just a ...

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Therapist offers insight on managing grief and coping with loss

“Grief is love with nowhere to go,” says Karen Mattern, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who ...

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Vero Orthopaedics adds primary care to already extensive services

With a steady influx of new residents arriving in Indian River County, finding timely and affordable healthcare has ...

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New therapies helping multiple myeloma patients live longer

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the United States, accounting for about one percent ...

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Hospitalist debunks persistent myths about blood cholesterol

High cholesterol is one of the biggest health concerns for both men and women, especially as people age. ...

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How to use breathing and self-care to manage your anxiety

Do you know how to practice self-care? Selfcare is any activity that helps you increase your mental and ...

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Why you need a heart health assessment – even if you feel fine

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, partly because many people who experience heart attacks and ...