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Recognizing the Signs of Depression
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression affects 1 in 10 adults in the United States. While there is help for people suffering with depression, recognizing the symptoms in you or a friend or family member can … Continue reading
Diagnosing and Preventing Colorectal Cancer
While colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death, proper screening can often prevent the disease altogether. Here are the basics about how colorectal cancer may be prevented and diagnosed. Preventing Colorectal Cancer The most powerful tool in … Continue reading
Keeping Your Child Safe from Household Poison
As a parent, you want to do everything possible to keep your child safe. But do you know what to do in order to protect your child from household poisons? If not, National Poison Prevention Week is a good time … Continue reading
Airborne Allergy: Treatment and Prevention
Sneezing? Stuffy? Itchy, watery eyes? Think you have a cold? Think again; you might have an allergy. An allergy is a person’s immune system reacting to a substance or allergen. It’s estimated that approximately 35 million Americans suffer from airborne … Continue reading
Am I in Labor? When to Head to the E.R.
During the final weeks of pregnancy, you’ve likely experienced many changes in your body and have now become accustomed to what were once unfamiliar feelings. Nausea, body aches and swollen feet are the norm for many women in their last … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: Braxton Hicks, childbirth, contractions, delivery, dilate, effacement, Florida, Kendall Regional Medical Center, labor, Miami
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How Bone Density Affects Your Health
You may drink your milk and take supplements to improve bone health — but do you know why bone health is so important? If your bones are less dense or porous, you may be more susceptible to serious bone fractures … Continue reading
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: bone density, bone health, DEXA, Florida, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, osteoporosis
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The Advantages of Physical Rehabilitation
Do you suffer from nerve, muscle or bone problems that limit your ability to move? Whether you are recovering from surgery or suffering with a chronic condition, physical rehabilitation can help reduce symptoms, speed recovery and ease pain. A rehabilitation … Continue reading
Top Tips for Fighting Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month! Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In order to prevent any risk of a cardiac episode in your life, now is a great time to discover—and put into practice—seven … Continue reading
Making the Decision to be a Donor
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services more than 100,000 people are in need of an organ, and approximately 18 of them die each day waiting. What can you do? Consider becoming an organ donor. And while … Continue reading
We Love Your Heart
February is American Heart Month and we would like to help you put your heart health first! Come celebrate this month at our exciting, free health fair. Learn fun tips for heart healthy living from our team of experts. Saturday, … Continue reading