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Am I Using the Right Sunscreen?
Make sure you use the right sunscreen so you get the best protection. The UVA and UVB rays from the sun damage skin cells and make them vulnerable to skin cancer. Sunscreen was developed to block them using ingredients that reflect …
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5 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Protect You from Skin Cancer
Protect your skin in the sun with these smart choices. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America today. When ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) from the sun hits your skin, the body absorbs it, making your skin …
Young and Healthy – Could You Still be at Risk for Stroke?
The rate of stroke occurring in fit, young people is on the rise. Learn why and how to reduce your risk. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Surprisingly, as much as 25% of stroke patients are under the age of …
Introducing the Oviedo ER, Coming Fall 2013
Central Florida Regional Hospital brings its high level of care and expertise to Seminole and West Volusia Counties. When it comes to saving lives and providing urgent care for patients, an efficient, top notch emergency room (ER) is vital. Every …
5 Ways You Can “Spring Clean” Your Health
Feel like a new person by tweaking your routine with a few simple changes. Spring is an awakening of nature. This year, let spring inspire changes in your perspective on health. 1. Get outside. The sun is shining, the flowers …
Distracted Driving: What it Means and Why it Matters
Distracted driving is a dangerous choice with serious consequences. What does it mean to be distracted while driving? Whenever the road isn’t your only concern, you’re distracted, even if you think you’re a multitasking pro with the right priorities. Learn why National …
5 Tips for Recognizing Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse has touched many of our lives. Here are five tips for identifying the signs. Know someone who needs multiple drinks at the end of the day, every day? According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, …
Diabetes: What are the risk factors?
Given how common diabetes is in the US, it’s important to understand whether or not you are at risk. Diabetes can’t be “cured” and those with the disease face a lifetime of managing their condition to keep complications in check. …
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Colorectal Cancer: Who’s at Risk?
Find out if your lifestyle choices are actually risk factors for this particular cancer. Colorectal cancer refers to malignant tumors that develop in the colon or the rectum, parts of the large intestine and is the second most deadly cancer …
6 Reasons Why Sitting is Bad For Your Health
Strategies to reduce, alleviate and offset your time sitting will benefit your body and your longevity. Sitting down triggers your brain to slow metabolism and burn less energy. The result? Fat goes into storage. In fact, a new field of …