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Jackie Holfelder

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The Big Chill: Five simple, surefire ways to let go of stress

We all experience situations that are so stressful we feel the urge to scream out loud – but ...

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Get a grip on Aging: Boost strength in your hands, wrists, forearms

Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength. A multi-country study of approximately 140,000 adults ...

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Knee and hip exercises can help keep you mobile, pain-free

Your knees and hips are your largest joints. They support your body’s weight and must work in close ...

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Controlling inflammation: Diet, exercise essential components

Inflammation can be a body’s good friend. It fights off foreign invaders, heals injuries, and mops up debris. ...

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Alone time offers healthful opportunity to self-reflect

Solitude and loneliness are similar in some obvious ways but very different in others. Both tend to include ...

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Lack of awareness impedes treatment of uterine fibroids

Although research shows that up to 70 percent of women will develop uterine fibroids during their reproductive years, ...

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Robotic surgery advances treatment of severe slipped discs

Most lower back pain gets better without treatment, but some conditions that cause recurrent pain may require medical ...

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Aerobic and anaerobic exercise both necessary for optimum fitness

All of us can benefit from focused training that includes both aerobic and anaerobic activities – but what’s ...

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Active measures: Get moving to ward off age-related muscle loss

As we age, our muscle mass shrinks and strength and power decline. Known as sarcopenia – age-related muscle ...

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Renowned cardiologist joins staff at Sebastian River hospital

Thomas Haffey, D.O., recently joined the staff of Sebastian River Medical Center, where he offers patients along the ...

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Besides building muscles, exercise strengthens your brain

It’s a no-brainer that exercise benefits health. It preserves muscle strength, keeps your heart strong, helps maintain a ...

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Fun fact: Acting like a kid (on occasion) can be healthy for adults

If there’s anyone who knows how to put some childlike fun in their life, it’s Gwen Zorc. Not ...