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The ‘skinny’ on fitness: More to exercise than losing weight

Fitness isn’t just a numbers game. Can an overweight person be fit? World-renowned wellness resort Canyon Ranch says ...

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Halt the salt! Lower your sodium intake for better health

Salt is the silent killer, not just in the United States but worldwide, according to a first-of-its-kind report ...

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New postpartum treatment to ease ‘baby blues’ for moms

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a lot more than “the baby blues,” say local experts who deal with both ...

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New tech has revolutionized shoulder replacement surgery

If you suffer from shoulder pain, you aren’t alone. Shoulder pain is one of the most common regional ...

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Checkups? Check! Why regular screenings are important

Many people got out of the habit of going to the doctor during COVID, putting off regular checkups ...

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Doctors collaborate with cancer patients for better care

As healthcare shifts to include more virtual care experiences like telehealth and remote monitoring, patient engagement has become ...

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Lawnwood launches grad medical education with 21 residents

Move over, Grey’s Anatomy – there’s a new teaching hospital in town. HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 430-bed, ...

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Mindfulness meditation: Safe, effective for chronic pain relief

More than one out of every 20 Americans suffer from some type of chronic pain, according to figures ...

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Don’t let malaria scare ya: Illness poses little threat here

What is it with all the exotic, mosquito-borne illnesses in Florida all at once? On top of 10 ...

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Advanced vaginal hysterectomies: No scars, better outcomes

In the not-too-distant past, many women requiring a hysterectomy to remove their uterus were forced to carry the ...

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Dramatic changes in treatment for youngsters’ concussions

Not so long ago, concussion was brushed off as a temporary affliction, but that turned out to be ...

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Addressing new guidelines for adolescent social media use

After the American Psychological Association (APA) issued a health advisory about the dangers of social media use in ...