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Jackie Holfelder

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Active measures: Get moving to ward off age-related muscle loss

As we age, our muscle mass shrinks and strength and power decline. Known as sarcopenia – age-related muscle ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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) ...