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Worrying: A natural emotion that can lead to healthy behavior

Do you worry that you’re worrying too much? It is a legitimate concern. Worry often accomplishes nothing and ...

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Demand for therapy dogs grows at hospitals, nursing homes, schools

Turns out there’s an almost magical healing power in the touch of a warm nose or sloppy kiss ...

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Staying on your feet: Strategies to keep you from falling

Remember when falling used to be a piece of cake? When you were a kid, and even in ...

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Surgeons hail ‘CORI’ robotic system for knee replacements

Two Vero Beach doctors are excited about the capabilities of the CORI Surgical System, which uses handheld robotics-assisted ...

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The power of resilience: How to bounce back from adversity

Life throws all of us curve balls. But according to Mayo Clinic, the more resilient we are, the ...

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Want to age in place? Prepare your body, not just your home

Most people are familiar with the need to prepare your home so that you can age safely in ...

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How to shed negative emotions and reclaim your happiness

Happiness varies from person to person. What brings joy to one individual may not resonate with another. Happiness ...

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Audiologist: Full hearing test is Step 1 in tinnitus treatment

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with noise, silence can be a relief. But for some, ...

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Half-hour daily walk can help ward off deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep ...

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‘Forgiveness’ study: Letting go of hurt helps mental health

A new Harvard-led study builds on earlier research suggesting forgiveness boosts our mental wellbeing by reducing anxiety and ...

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Concerning rise in head and neck cancers related to HPV

Head and neck cancers used to be primarily associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption, but there’s been a ...

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Research signals ‘new day’ for treating chronic fatigue syndrome

Even though it sounds a little amorphous, chronic fatigue syndrome – now called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) ...