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New Pacemaker Technology Saving Lives
by TIM CRAIG Madeline Falardeau knew she had heart problems. The Winter Haven senior could tell when she had an episode coming on – she would start to feel dizzy; her heart would beat slower; she had difficulty breathing. She knew not to panic. Yet, when those symptoms came on a morning in early May,…
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Make Sure You’re Covered With these Sunscreen Facts
by ERIKA ALDRICH Summer is upon us, and amidst the yardwork, barbecues, days in the pool, and trips to the beach, it’s important to remember one key component that should be present in each: sunscreen. Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays and lessens your chances of developing skin cancer. Take our quiz…
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Tackling Prostate Cancer
Understanding the Risks and Preventative Options by TERESA SCHIFFER No one wants to hear “cancer” when they go to the doctor, but when it comes to prostate cancer, there can be a silver lining. Even though it makes up about ten percent of new cancer diagnoses each year, it only accounts for about five percent…
Columns
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Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, part I: Are they practical?
Dental implants are a viable option for most patients experiencing tooth loss. Fused with the patient’s jaw, implants can replace bridges and dentures, and they look and feel very natural. However, there are many myths out there; don’t let these dissuade you of the practicality of dental implants. Myth: I don’t have enough bone. There…
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PCMA Letter: An easy way to find the specialist you need
As you might already know, the 2014 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide was made available early and can be found at convenient medical facilities all around the region, as well as online at www.CentralFloridaHealthNews.com. We published the directory early for several reasons, but one of them was to make sure you have…
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Ask a Nurse: A closer look at Vitamin D deficiencies
As many of us swallow down one, two, three, or even four vitamins and supplements every morning, do you ever stop and think, “Do I really need to take all these vitamins?” Well, more research is being conducted for this very reason. In this column, I’d like to focus on vitamin D. Do you know…
