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Is Minimally Invasive Surgery an Option for Me?
Today’s advanced medical technology reduces complications in surgery and speeds up recovery. It's natural to feel nervous when your doctor suggests surgery for a medical condition. But you might be surprised to learn that many procedures can be done with … Continue reading
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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Don’t Put Off Your Pap Smear: Get Tested for Cervical Cancer
Early detection can make a difference in treating many types of cancer, including cervical cancer. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. If you're not familiar with cervical cancer, it's time to get educated — what you don’t know could be … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Women
Tags: abnormal cells, cervical cancer, cervix, female, FL, HPV, HPV vaccine, human papillomavirus, pap, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, surgery, women
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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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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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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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It’s Not Too Late To Stop Smoking
The moment you quit smoking, your health improves. It’s never too late to stop. Could this be the year you quit smoking for good? The Great American Smokeout is coming up on Nov. 15, which may be just the push … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: cancer, cigarettes, FL, health, heart attack, lung disease, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, quit smoking, smoking, stroke, tobacco
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