Are You at Risk for Colorectal Cancer?
About 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer each year, even though colorectal cancer is highly preventable. Adults ages 50 to 75 should be regularly screened in some form for colorectal […]
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My Cardiac Journey
Police officers and body builders rush in and out the doors of Just Move gym in South Lakeland. This place is for hard-core fitness buffs. Personal trainers push their clients […]
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My Patient Experience at the Heart Center
As a longtime registered nurse in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Eddie Gee (pronounced jee) figured the healthy and active life he was leading would […]
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Talking to Children About Violence
By AARTI PATEL, MD A catastrophe, such as a violent act in school, is frightening to children and adults alike. Talking about the event with children can decrease their fear. […]
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Water Exercise Can Benefit Those Recovering from Cardiac Events and Other Conditions
By JORGE ESPINOSA Aquatic therapy is great for all populations and a variety of aches and pains. The benefits of water in a therapeutic setting has been around since about […]
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LRH Opens Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to introduce its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, beginning February 19, 2018, at our North Campus/Hollis Cancer Center, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Studies show cardiac rehabilitation […]
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Tai Chi Program Can Help Arthritis Patients
By DEBRA MYERS Living with arthritis pain and similar achiness can be difficult. Research has found that there is a fairly enjoyable way to relieve the aches and pains […]
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Your Mom Was Right About Orange Juice …
By SANDRA HARRISON, MSA, RD A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that daily consumption of 100% orange juice is likely to benefit brain […]
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