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Fun Ways to Burn off Those Thanksgiving Calories
Learn how to get moving and keep having fun this Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving, join family and friends in some fun activities that help you burn off the calories you consumed enjoying food at your holiday … Continue reading
8 Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Learn how quitting smoking can benefit your life. At Oak Hill Hospital, the entire campus is smoke-free. In honor of the Great American Smokeout on November 15th, we’d like to share some beneficial reasons to quit smoking. If you need … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Brooksville, FL, heart health, how to quit smoking, lung health, Oak Hill Hospital, reasons to quit smoking, tobacco
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Have a Healthy Holiday Season
With the holidays on your doorstep, it might be a good idea to brush up on ways to stay healthy during the festive season. Pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, pecan pies and hot cocoa are all yummy fall foods luring … Continue reading
Skipping the Flu Shot? Think Again!
The bottom line: getting the flu vaccine is your best protection against the flu! Although flu activity usually peaks in January or February, flu season can begin as early as October. Are you considering skipping the flu shot this year? … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Brooksville, Florida, Flu, Flu Seaon, Flu Shot, Flu Vaccine, Flu Virus, FluMist, Illness, Influenza, Influenza Virus, Oak Hill Hospital, Seasonal, Seasonal Flu, Shot, Vaccine, Viruses
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Top 5 Tips for Fall Fitness
Fall in Florida means the weather will start to cool down and the humidity will subside, making it the perfect time for you to ramp up for fitness efforts. Here are our top tips for fall fitness. The weather isn't … Continue reading
FAQs About Cholesterol
Too much or too little cholesterol can put you at greater risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol is often in the news these days, but many people are still confused about the facts. Here are some of … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: alcohol, Brooksville, cholesterol, diet, exercise, fasting lipoprotein profile, Florida, HDL, heart health, LDL, Oak Hill Hospital, smoking, triglycerides
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Omega-3s for a Happy Heart!
Omega-3 Fatty Acids can benefits both those who are in good health and those at risk of cardiovascular (heart) disease. Research has shown that Omega-3 fatty acids have several health benefits, particularly for heart health. Omega-3s can be obtained by … Continue reading
Keep Summer Safe!
No matter how your kids will be spending their summer, safety should be a top priority! Summer is definitely the time for fun, but it can also bring a few health risks with it. Review the safety tips below and … Continue reading
Celebrate the Fourth With Safety in Mind!
Are fireworks a part of your July 4 celebration this year? If so, follow these tips to keep your family safe! According to the U.S. Fire Administration, thousands of people are injured using fireworks each year on July 4, and … Continue reading
Get Your Man to the Doctor!
This week, June 11-17, is Men's Health Week—a week dedicated to raising awareness of preventable men's health problems. So, what better time than now to encourage your man to head to the doctor? According to the Agency for Healthcare Research … Continue reading