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Why a Mini Stroke is Serious
Mini strokes should not be taken lightly because they are warning signs. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, drawing attention to the leading cause of death in the United States. Mini strokes, known medically as a transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), are … Continue reading
5 Sun Safety Myths Debunked
Protect yourself from skin cancer risks by knowing the truth about sun safety. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Of the different types of skin cancer, melanoma is labeled as the deadliest. May … Continue reading
Categories: Main
Tags: healthy living, melanoma, Oak Hill Hospital, prevention, skin cancer, sunscreen, tanning beds
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Best Tips for Managing Your Arthritis Pain
Find out how to manage arthritis pain with lifestyle choices. Arthritis in general means inflammation of the joints. However, the medical community uses the word to describe more than 100 rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and … Continue reading
Exercise is Good Medicine for Arthritis
Exercise may be just what the doctor orders to help manage your arthritis symptoms. Sometimes the aches, pains and stress associated with arthritis can leave people feeling less like moving. However, exercise is often some of the best medicine when it comes … Continue reading
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: arthritis, Arthritis Awareness Month, Brooksville, exercise, Fitness, Florida, healthy living, Oak Hill Hospital, sleep, stress
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The Dangers of Button Batteries
Find out why button batteries pose a risk to children and how you can avoid danger. During Safe Kids Week, April 21st through the 28th, take time to learn about the dangers of button batteries. These small batteries represent a … Continue reading
6 Superfoods for Lowering Your Cholesterol
Find out what you can eat to help lower your cholesterol. We hear a lot about cholesterol when it comes to health, especially health in aging adults. What is it exactly? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally … Continue reading
Staying Fit as a Family
Discover ways to keep healthy and get everyone involved. When you have kids, it can be difficult to carve out the time to get fit. Multitask your free time by coming up with fun ways to be active as a … Continue reading
A Few Facts on Organ Donation
Get familiar with organ donation and learn how to save lives. This month is National Donate Life Month. While it may be unsettling to imagine what will happen to your body and organs after you’re deceased, you should consider whether … Continue reading
5 Tips for Fighting Your Pollen Allergy
Learn how to feel better during allergy season. Pollen allergies can make life miserable in the spring and early summer as trees and grass bloom all over. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16.9 million Americans experienced … Continue reading
First Aid Kit Checklist for Parents
Find out what you should have on hand at home for first aid for kids. When it comes to your kids, you want to provide the best care for them. Sometimes this means heading to the Emergency Room when an injury … Continue reading