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Time to Quit Smoking
We all know the dangers of smoking, but no one will deny the challenge of quitting once an addiction takes hold. The cravings may seem impossible to fight, but putting your cigarette habit to rest is doable if you are … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: cancer prevention, Florida, lung cancer, lung disease, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, smoking
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Living with Diabetes
If you have received a recent diagnosis of diabetes, learning to live with your condition may seem impossible. Your doctor is probably encouraging several lifestyle changes. You might have to remember to start taking a daily medication and adjust your … Continue reading
Protecting Your Trick-or-Treaters This Halloween
Trick-or-treating is a memorable tradition to share with your children during Halloween holiday celebrations, but sometimes this classic activity can result in injuries, sickness, or accidents. When it comes to choosing a costume, a trick-or-treat route, and providing supervision when … Continue reading
The Truth About Carbohydrates
In recent years, carbohydrates have received a tainted name among dieters. Breads, pastas, and starchy vegetables get credited with weight gain and fatigue. Many people looking to lose weight follow fad diets that encourage total avoidance of carbs, opting instead … Continue reading
Categories: Main
Tags: carbohydrates, Central Broward, diet, fiber, Florida, nutrition, Plantation General Hospital
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Prostate Cancer 101
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. It is important to know if you or your partner is considered at high risk for prostate cancer, and what you can do to … Continue reading
Staying Safe over Labor Day Weekend
Nothing kicks off the beginning of the school year like … time off from work and school. Labor Day weekend is always a great time to catch up with family and friends one last time before everyone gets busy in … Continue reading
Categories: Main
Tags: barbecuing, camping, driving, fire safety, holiday, Labor Day, Plantation General Hospital, swimming
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What to Expect at the ER
We all would like to be ready in the event of an emergency, but the truth is that many of us never expect that day to come. When it does, we typically aren’t entirely prepared to take a trip to … Continue reading
Eating Healthy in the Heat
Summertime is one of the best times of the year for healthy eating because Mother Nature has produced a bounty of fresh, tasty fruits and vegetables. What’s even better is that so many of them are delicious pulled right from … Continue reading
Categories: Main
Tags: Central Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, healthy diet, heat, hydration, nutrition, Plantation General Hospital, water
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Taking Control: Putting Your Migraines to REST
You know it’s coming because the signs are always the same. It begins with that familiar throbbing on one side of your head that starts slowly and then explodes into pain. You guessed it, it’s another migraine headache. Migraine … Continue reading
Categories: Main
Tags: headache, hospitals Central Broward County, migraine, Plantation General Hospital, treatment
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What Ultrasounds Are Used For
When hearing the word “ultrasound,” most of us think of the photographs that are taken of a fetus to make sure it is healthy and the pregnancy is progressing normally. Ultrasound imaging, however, has many more uses outside of … Continue reading
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