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Exercise You Can Do in Your Office
You don’t have to join a gym to get fit indoors; office workouts are easy and effective. During Family Fit Lifestyle Month in January, make the most of your workday with an office workout. You can tone your body with … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: exercise, family, Family Fit Lifestyle Month, fitness, FL, health, January, job, office, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, stretching, work, workout
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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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Safe Choices for Kids for the Holidays
When giving a gift, it’s not only the thought that counts. Toy safety is important, too. As you select wrapping, ribbons, and cards, remember that the safety of the gift inside should be your top priority. December is Safe Toys … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: children, Christmas, family, FL, GIFT, holiday, kids, lead, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, present, recall, safety, toy
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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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Are You Too Drowsy to Drive?
A quick nap can re-energize you for the rest of your drive. Don't take chances behind the wheel. You'll hear a lot of talk about the dangers of drinking and driving and — nowadays — texting and driving. But many … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: accident, automobile, car, crash, driving, drowsy driving week, emergency, family, fatigue, FL, kids, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, prevention, rest, safety, sleep, travel
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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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Making Family Fitness a Priority
National Family Health and Fitness Day is Saturday, but an active lifestyle is worth pursuing every day. We know your busy family doesn’t need one more thing added onto a to-do list. But this task can be fun. Everyone in … Continue reading
Playing It Safe This Fourth of July
Don't let your celebration turn unsafe this July Fourth. The Fourth of July is about relaxing and celebrating. With a little planning, you can avoid potential trouble spots and ensure that your biggest problem comes down to deciding between hamburgers … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Broward hospitals, family, fireworks, heat, holidays, July fourth, kids, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, safety, summer, sunscreen, travel
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