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Managing Menopause: Tips to Cope
The challenges some women face during menopause can be frustrating, but there are ways to get relief. All women of a certain age will experience menopause, but how it affects them physically and psychologically varies greatly. May 12th marks the … Continue reading
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Tags: diet, exercise, Florida, hormonal replacement therapy, hot flashes, menopause, mood, Port St. Lucie, relief, sleep, St. Lucie Medical Center, stress, symptoms, weight, women's health
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Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
Hurricane season has arrived. Be sure you're ready for anything in the weather forecast. Use this checklist to determine if you’re properly prepared. Trim trees. Trim branches that hang near windows, roofs or power lines before they can cause damage … Continue reading
National Nurses Week & National Hospital Week
Do you have nurses or other healthcare professionals in your life? This week, take some time to let them know you appreciate the role they play in your community. May 6 through May 12 is National Nurses Week and National Hospital … Continue reading
The Wonderful Volunteers at St. Lucie Medical Center
Have you ever wished to help those in need? St Lucie has volunteer opportunities that you may be interested in. Offer your skills to the medical staff, and you may learn you have a lot to offer. Who Are St Lucie … Continue reading
Diabetes 101
November is American Diabetes Month. Spreading awareness about the causes and effects of diabetes may help many Americans lead healthier lives. If you are living with diabetes, learning about diagnosis and treatment is essential. What Is Diabetes? The pancreas produces … Continue reading
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Tags: About Diabetes, diabetes care, diabetes exam, diabetes expert, diabetes health care, diabetes testing, diabetes treatment, diabetic, diabetic testing, Fort Pierce, Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, St Lucie West, St. Lucie Medical Center, understand diabetes
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Who Benefits from Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy provides a means to help heal the body and restore its ability to move or function properly. It can help anyone who has been injured, undergone surgery, or is experiencing physical disability brought on by age or illness. … Continue reading
Have You Had Your Flu Shot Yet?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines flu season as beginning in October, lasting through May and peaking in January or February. That makes now a good time to get your flu shot. Here are some important facts about the … Continue reading
When Hip Replacement Is Necessary
If your hip is severely damaged due to arthritis or an accident, you’re probably dealing with pain, a restricted range of motion and difficulty doing many everyday tasks that involve walking and bending. If conservative treatments—including making lifestyle changes, doing … Continue reading
Can Certain Foods Prevent Cancer?
Whether you’re living with cancer, actively preventing a recurrence, or just concerned about your family history of the disease, eating right can make a big difference and have a powerful effect on your health. Research attributes a significant amount of … Continue reading
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Tags: cancer prevention, Florida, healthy eating, nutrition, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Medical Center
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The Truth about Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have a bad rap, especially with popular diets such as Atkins and the South Beach suggesting that dieters significantly reduce their intake of carbs, or even banish them entirely. The truth is that carbohydrates are one of the … Continue reading
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Tags: carbohydrates, diet nutrition, hospitals Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Medical Center
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