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Pop Quiz: Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?
It’s time for school-age kids, adolescents, and teenagers to say goodbye to summer and return to a school routine. One important component of the routine for students should be getting enough sleep. Getting enough sleep is important for everyone, regardless of age, but it’s especially important for kids and even teenagers. Take our quiz to…
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Youths and Suicide: Spot the Warning Signs
by MATT COBBLE Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Many health experts have noted that the pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health as of late. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to focus on how to help those who are suffering. While the national attention turns to children and teens…
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New Doctors in a New Era
Pandemic Offers Unique Education for Medical Residents Starting Their Careers by PAMELA PALONGUE Dr. Akhila Reddy likes practicing family medicine because it provides her with the opportunity to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds, from babies to geriatric patients, with a plethora of medical needs. One thing she couldn’t possibly have foreseen when…
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Protect you and your loved ones this flu season
The Influenza virus causes symptoms such as fever, body aches, sneezing, and coughing. The flu can last for weeks and can lead to hospitalization from complications. Protect your family this flu season!
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Healthy Cook: Fad foods that are actually good for you
Step right up ladies and gents and see what Dr. Doodad’s miracle elixir can do. This one bottle cures pimples and piles, aches and acne, cancer and calluses, and makes you irresistible to the opposite sex. And all for just a dollar.
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Word of Mouth: How to tell if dental implants are a good option for you
Having missing teeth affects more than just the aesthetics of your smile. Your teeth also keep the bones of your jaw healthy; if you lose teeth, then you lose jaw bone as well. Dental implants are the only option that addresses both the lost tooth (or teeth) and the deterioration of bone. But how do…
