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Why You Should Take Your Blood Pressure Seriously
Keeping your blood pressure under control can prevent larger health problems. Checking a patient’s blood pressure is part of almost any medical exam, and for folks with consistently high numbers, it’s a regular part of life. May is High Blood … Continue reading
What are the Symptoms of Sinusitis?
That pain in your face or your post-nasal drip could be a sign of something more than just a cold. Sinusitis is the medical term for inflammation somewhere in the sinuses, four pairs of cavities around the nose, eyes, and … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: acute, chronic, discharge, fever, Florida, pain, Port St. Lucie, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, St. Lucie Medical Center, stuffy nose, swelling, symptoms, tenderness
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Understanding Meningitis Risks
Meningitis comes in several forms, and the risk factors vary among different populations. From time to time the media reports on outbreaks of meningitis, particularly when it leads to death. April 24 is World Meningitis Day, sponsored in part by … Continue reading
Top Facts to Know About Distracted Driving
Put your focus on the road—and safety—when you drive. We’ve all seen people driving with a cell phone against their ear or while drinking their morning coffee. It seems harmless enough, and we’ve probably done it ourselves too. But those … Continue reading
Stock Up on Good-for-You Snacks
Choose the right foods when hunger strikes between meals. Do you feel a little guilty if you eat between meals, still hearing in your head those childhood admonitions against snacking? Well, let the guilt go—the National Institutes of Health (NIH) … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Florida, fruit, health, hummus, low-fat, nutrition, peanut butter, Port St. Lucie, rice cakes, snacks, St. Lucie Medical Center, sugar, trans fats, vegetables, whole grains
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The Convenience of Online Pre-Registration and Scheduling
Don't waste another minute! Our online scheduling and registration options are available around the clock. The internet has made many parts of modern day life easier – checking your bank accounts, paying a bill, purchasing a plane ticket, or communicating … Continue reading
Are You a Blood Donor?
The need for more blood donors never goes away. How many lives have you saved in the past year? Looking for a way to give back to your community? Keep that wallet closed! You have something even more precious to … Continue reading
Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Realistic?
If you can't seem to make your New Year's resolutions stick longer than a couple weeks, you may be creating unrealistic goals for yourself. A new year always seems to inspire hope and dreams in people as they imagine what … Continue reading
What Exactly Is Bursitis?
Bursitis could be the cause of your joint pains. Bursitis is a condition that occurs when the bursa, a sac of fluid between your muscles, tendons, or bones, becomes irritated. A bursa reduces rubbing and friction in your joints. When … Continue reading
The Best Foods for Managing Your Diabetes
Stock your kitchen with these super foods to help manage your diabetes. As a diabetic, so much of the quality of your day boils down to what you eat. New diabetics often find themselves having to completely change their usual … Continue reading