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Lifestyle Changes to Bring Down Your Blood Pressure
Many patients will find that they can keep their blood pressure under control with healthy lifestyle adjustments. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke and several cardiac complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … Continue reading
Moms: Help Your Daughters Lead Healthy Lives
You have the power to shape your daughter's future; instill good health habits today. Your daughters deserve the very best in life, and you have the power to give it to them. Some of the most important habits a mother … Continue reading
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Tags: diet, exercise, fitness, Florida, health for women, healthy living, nutrition, parenting, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, women's health
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Heart-Healthy Treats for Valentine’s Day
Your diet doesn't have to get in the way of your Valentine's Day celebrations! Think Valentine's Day is synonymous for candies and chocolate? Think again! It is possible to enjoy the holiday without compromising your healthy eating habits. Try some … Continue reading
Healthy Resolutions to Make as a Family
Teamwork can help you accomplish your goals; make healthy family resolutions this new year. Think about the past year. Are there things you would change? Could you be healthier next year? Get the whole family together and make some healthy … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: children, communication, diet, education, exercise, family, FL, fun, health, kids, New Year's, nutrition, organization, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, resolution, screen time, technology
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Five Reasons to Reduce Screen Time for Kids
Technology is all around us these days, but reducing screen time for kids has many benefits. Sure, technology has made many aspects of life easier. Online shopping, bill pay, and other errands means more time spent with the family. Just … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: attention, children, computers, depression, diet, family, FL, focus, health, kids, obesity, physical activity, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, play, screen time, sleep, sports, technology, TV, video games
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Colds vs. the Flu
Is it a cold or the flu? Does it matter? Yes it does! Cold and flu season is upon us. Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu is essential for treatment and care. Know the symptoms of each, … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: chronic health, cold, diet, exercise, FL, flu, flu shot, infection, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, prevent, smoking, symptoms, vaccine, virus
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Managing Thanksgiving When You’re Diabetic
The cornucopia that adorns your Thanksgiving table doesn’t have to be off limits to diabetics. Thanksgiving is a time to eat and give thanks while spending time with loved ones. For the over 25 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, carbs, diabetes, diet, family, FL, food, glucose, health, holiday, insulin, meals, nutrition, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, Thanksgiving
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Control the Candy on Halloween
Forget Frankenstein! The scariest thing about Halloween is what candy can do to your health. Halloween is a nightmare for doctors and dentists. Halloween candy is delicious and fun to get by trick or treating, but too much can harm … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: calories, candy, children, diet, family, fat, FL, food, Halloween, holiday, kids, nutrition, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, sugar, trick or treat
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Cooking to Lower Cholesterol
Lowering your cholesterol can start right at home in your own kitchen. Watching what you put on your plate is a great first step to lowering your cholesterol. Does your diet need a makeover? Keep these things in mind when … Continue reading
Coffee or Tea: Which Is Better for You?
It's five in the morning and your alarm clock is still ringing in your ears. You can barely open your eyes, much less put together a work-appropriate outfit and walk outside to greet a new day. You shuffle to the … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: diet, Florida, nutrition, plantation, Plantation General
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