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    Medical Advances

    Watson Clinic Launches Clinical Trial of Drug Treatment for Heart Failure

  • Keeping Her Heart in the Game

    Keeping Her Heart in the Game

    Lake Wales Woman Works to Overcome Heart Disease

  • Where Soul Meets Body

    Where Soul Meets Body

    Yoga Can Increase Well-Being Through Meditation, Exercise, Spirituality By PAUL CATALA With roots dating as far back as 5,000 B.C. in India when the spiritual and ascetic discipline was first practiced, countless people have used yoga for health, relaxation and spiritual reasons. The trend continues today as folks continue to turn to the Hindu tradition…

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  • PCMA Letter: Matters of the heart

    PCMA Letter: Matters of the heart

    FEBRUARY is not just known for cupid and Valentine’s Day, but in the medical community, this time of year is set aside to emphasize another matter of the heart. Right now we are participating in a national initiative called American Heart Month. Plus, February 6 is National Wear Red Day, a part of the American…

  • Medical Advice: Find your ‘inner quitter’

    Medical Advice: Find your ‘inner quitter’

    WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY into the new year and, as usual, many have begun their long list of New Year’s resolutions. Despite best intentions, some of those resolutions have probably fallen by the wayside. However, here is one that’s worth the extra effort this year — quit smoking.

  • Stay Fit Focused: Exercise tips for the New Year

    Stay Fit Focused: Exercise tips for the New Year

    THE HOLIDAY SEASON is special, but it is also a time when you can experience serious weight gain. November and December are jam-packed with parties, holiday activities, and get-togethers that minimize your time for exercise and also feature calorie-filled feasts, desserts, and candy.

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