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How support groups help early-stage dementia patients
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How support groups help early-stage dementia patients
by March 24 2016
A study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that people with early-stage dementia benefit ...
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Department of Health launches ‘Network of Care’ website
by March 22 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Indian River has launched an innovative, local-delivery web portal ...
‘Silent’ heart disease ups risk for stroke victims
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‘Silent’ heart disease ups risk for stroke victims
by March 17 2016
A new study from the University of Royal Holloway in London finds that more than a third of ...
Helping patients ‘shoulder’ the art of aging
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Helping patients ‘shoulder’ the art of aging
by March 17 2016
It’s just a fact of life: As we age, parts of our bodies can simply wear out. Hips, ...
The ‘eyes’ have it: Retinal surgery sees major advances
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The ‘eyes’ have it: Retinal surgery sees major advances
by March 10 2016
Does the mere thought of someone making an incision into one of your eyeballs instantly make you uncomfortably ...
Zika reality: Doc says virus outbreak here unlikely
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Zika reality: Doc says virus outbreak here unlikely
by March 10 2016
For the past two months it's been nearly impossible to turn on a television without getting bombarded by ...
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New IRMC doctor focuses efforts on healthy aging
by March 03 2016
In 1989, Dr. Ana Maria Apoltan was out in the streets. Literally. In Romania. Apoltan was an active ...
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IRMC docs team up to tackle heart disease, cancer
by March 03 2016
Every year, says the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1 million Americans die from heart disease and ...
‘Old’ news: Study eyes link between lifestyle, aging
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‘Old’ news: Study eyes link between lifestyle, aging
by March 03 2016
It may seem hard to believe, but the underlying causes of human aging are still largely unknown. What ...
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Friends After Diagnosis has new meeting location
by March 01 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The breast cancer support group meetings of Friends After Diagnosis has a new site. ...
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Flu cases are on the rise in Indian River County
by March 01 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A sharp increase in Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and diagnosed influenza (flu) has been reported ...
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Department of Health reports six new travel-associated Zika cases to the CDC
by February 28 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health reported six new travel-associated cases of Zika in Florida to ...