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Nutrition coach: Beware of unhealthy ‘health foods’ in your diet
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Nutrition coach: Beware of unhealthy ‘health foods’ in your diet
by September 05 2024
Not everything labeled as “healthy” is genuinely good for you. Behind the appealing packaging and persuasive messaging, the ...
New initiative’s a ‘Big Shot’ in arm for Mental Health Assoc.
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New initiative’s a ‘Big Shot’ in arm for Mental Health Assoc.
by September 05 2024
The Mental Health Association in Indian River County held its annual birthday Par-Tee at Big Shots Golf in ...
Heat’s still on: How to keep children safe as school resumes
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Heat’s still on: How to keep children safe as school resumes
by August 29 2024
Summer break is over, and fall team sports are picking up, in and out of school. That increased ...
Fat shaming isn’t just impolite and unkind – it’s bad medicine
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Fat shaming isn’t just impolite and unkind – it’s bad medicine
by August 22 2024
Tom Cruise performed a spectacular daredevil stunt jump from the roof of the Stade de France during the ...
Plan ahead to protect your health during a hurricane
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Plan ahead to protect your health during a hurricane
by August 15 2024
Vero Beach has escaped major storm damage in recent years and so far in 2024, but experts keep ...
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital unveils renovated maternity floor
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HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital unveils renovated maternity floor
by August 12 2024
Expectant mothers arriving at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital’s newly renovated maternity wing will soon be able to deliver ...
Scully-Welsh expands integrated medicine treatment for cancer patients
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Scully-Welsh expands integrated medicine treatment for cancer patients
by August 01 2024
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating and debilitating. Often the patient is in such a state of disbelief ...
‘Tick’ these boxes: How to avoid bites. What to do if bitten.
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‘Tick’ these boxes: How to avoid bites. What to do if bitten.
by July 25 2024
With climate warming and increased human exposure to tick-prone areas, tick-borne diseases have become a significant health concern ...
WATCHMAN Implant for people with AFib cuts chance of stroke
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WATCHMAN Implant for people with AFib cuts chance of stroke
by July 18 2024
Floridians’ hearts go aflutter more than anywhere else in the country – not because we fall in love ...
Maternal health panel tackles challenges faced by moms-to-be
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Maternal health panel tackles challenges faced by moms-to-be
by July 15 2024
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition hosted a Maternal Health Brunch last month with goal of educating attendees ...
‘Circle’ philanthropists expand their horizons – and their reach
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‘Circle’ philanthropists expand their horizons – and their reach
by July 11 2024
An enthusiastic group of philanthropic women sharing a passion for access to art enrichment and outreach programs gathered ...
Collaring cholesterol: Cardiologist details therapies to lower LDL
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Collaring cholesterol: Cardiologist details therapies to lower LDL
by July 04 2024
There seems to be a troublemaker in every group and in the health-robbing triad of cholesterol, coronary artery ...