Your “gut” or gastrointestinal system has its own microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of bacteria that live in your intestines and regulate your digestive system. Maintaining the microbiome and keeping your gut healthy is important for staying healthy overall. Read on for tips on how to nurture your gut microbiome and maintain a healthy lifestyle. …Continue Reading
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As we say goodbye to summer, folks are likely hoping to enjoy a few more days by the pool or at the beach. With this in mind, we sat down with Dr. Robert Ford, an emergency physician at Rockledge Regional Medical Center, to learn some safety and preparedness tips you should keep in mind before …Continue Reading
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August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day, the largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember those who have died. Too many lives have been taken and too many people have been personally affected by alcohol and drug overdose, which is the leading cause of death for people ages 18 to 45. In 2022, there were …Continue Reading
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Getting quality sleep is critical for both physical and mental health. As back-to-school season approaches, it’s especially important to get kids into a regular and healthy sleep pattern so that they can stay happy, healthy, and well-prepared for class. To learn more about the importance of sleep, we sat down with Joshua Johnson, RPSGT, Clinical …Continue Reading
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As summer begins to wind down and students prepare to return to school, it’s never been more important to buckle down and get organized – especially as it relates to your child’s health. Between scheduling carpools and making dorm-room shopping trips, it’s easy for things to slip through the cracks. Here are some health and …Continue Reading
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Summer is coming to an end, which means that flu season is right around the corner. Fittingly, August is National Immunization Awareness Month – a great time for people to ensure they and their children are up to date on their immunizations. We sat down with Laura Macomber, the System Director of Infection Control for …Continue Reading
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Savor the taste of summer with our two delicious grilled peaches recipes! Perfect for a sunny morning, start your day with grilled peaches topped with healthy Greek yogurt, nutritious granola, and honey for a sweet yet heart-healthy breakfast. For a refreshing lunch or dinner, try our grilled peach salad, featuring juicy peaches paired with creamy burrata, …Continue Reading
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Throughout the month of July, Steward Health Care is uniting with people around the world who are raising awareness about a rare and often “forgotten” cancer. While many of us proudly wear multicolored ribbons to honor the fight against different cancers, we often overlook the yellow ribbon—the symbol for sarcoma. As we enter Sarcoma Awareness …Continue Reading
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July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day. The World Health Organization has set a goal to eliminate hepatitis globally by 2030, yet the disease still affects more than 300 million people worldwide. To learn more about how to recognize symptoms of hepatitis and be proactive about keeping yourself safe, we sat down with Dr. Eduardo Vega, …Continue Reading
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Everyone loves a good snack to carry them over until the next meal, but a lot of the options on the grocery store shelves don’t provide a whole lot of nutrition and trick you into eating more than you think. With kids out of school for the summer break, it’s important that they are eating …Continue Reading
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