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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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Collaring cholesterol: Cardiologist details therapies to lower LDL

There seems to be a troublemaker in every group and in the health-robbing triad of cholesterol, coronary artery ...

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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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Lawnwood launches interhospital medical vans for patients

They look like mini ambulances. They are equipped with lifesaving equipment like an ambulance, and they are fully ...

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Link between antidepressants and suicide causes new concern

While certain medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression or stabilize moods have been ...

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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 ...

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New strategies for dealing with menopause and perimenopause

It’s not exactly a welcome development. You’re eating and exercising as you always have, yet you’re gaining weight, ...

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Advancements in esophageal cancer treatment bring new hope

Machinist Richard Bruzzese was up early getting ready to go in to work when he fell to the ...

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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 ...