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  • A Different Kind of First Aid

    A Different Kind of First Aid

    Peace River Center Offers Mental Health First Aid by REBEKAH PIERCE An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This timeless adage is something we think about often when it comes to our physical health, but not necessarily what’s going on inside our heads. Yet the reality is that, in 2024, mental health…

  • Prepare Your Kids for a Happy, Healthy School Year

    Prepare Your Kids for a Happy, Healthy School Year

    by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Soon, kids across Central Florida will be going back to school, and that means it’s time to start preparing. In addition to loading up on school supplies, it’s also important to make sure kids are prepared to stay healthy so they can get the most out…

  • Pop Quiz! How Serotonin Savvy Are You?

    Pop Quiz! How Serotonin Savvy Are You?

    From Mood to Memory, This Chemical Is a Mighty Messenger If you were told that there is a chemical in your body that plays a role in nearly every part of your life, would you believe it? It’s serotonin, and while you may have heard of it in relation to feeling happy, it actually plays…

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  • Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia

    Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia

    Mesenteric ischemia is a not very common cause of abdominal pain and occurs typically in smokers and patients who have other stigmata of peripheral arterial disease.  This can be acute or chronic mesenteric ischemia and happens due to atherosclerotic disease of blood vessels of the intestines resulting in inadequate blood supply to the bowels. This…

  • Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!

    Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!

    The eyes are one of the most important organs in our body, allowing us to see and experience the world around us. It is crucial to prioritize eye safety to prevent any potential injuries or long-term damage. In this article, we will explore various safety measures and practices that can help protect and prioritize your…

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its presentation, and risk factors. This month, we’ll discuss diagnosis and treatment. How Can It Be Diagnosed This can be done with the help of an ultrasound, a painless, safe test that does not involve any radiation. If confirmed and found…

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