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Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls : A Home Safety Checklist
Use these tips to keep your home hazard-free. Hindsight is 20/20 when it comes to most clumsy accidents. Perhaps it was the boxes you left on the stairs or a loose floorboard that led to a fall. Each year, millions …
Long-term Dangers of Alcohol Abuse
Drinking alcohol over a long period of time can lead to brain damage, liver disease, and other serious health issues. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to highlight the health and social problems that result from excessive alcohol consumption. …
Join Us for a Health Fair this Valentine’s Day!
Give yourself the gift of good health this Valentine's Day! We will be sponsoring a Health Fair next Thursday, February 14 (Valentine's Day) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for this free event featuring free health screenings, a …
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Fitness Resolutions for 2013
Make a resolution for the new year that benefits your mind and body; set fitness goals for 2013. Physical fitness should be a priority for everyone but, unfortunately, many people abandon fitness resolutions after a short time. If you make …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: diet, exercise, fitness, FL, health, New Year's, nutrition, physical activity, resolutions, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, workout
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The Risk Factors for Addiction
Addiction is a disease that can creep up on you. Know your risk factors to protect yourself. Drugs and alcohol can take over your life. Addiction leads to poor health, ruined relationships, financial problems, and possibly even death. The loss …
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Secrets to Portion Control This Thanksgiving
The turkey should be the only thing that gets “stuffed” this Thanksgiving. If you overindulge during the holidays, you may not feel so great about it later. Portion control can help you enjoy the foods you love and still feel …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: diet, eating, exercise, family, FL, food, holiday, meal, nutrition, portion control, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Cholesterol and Your Heart Health
Take care of your heart by watching your cholesterol levels. A healthy heart pumps blood through your body to keep every cell in your body functioning properly. Cholesterol can cause problems for your heart. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that …
Getting a Flu Shot is the Smart Choice
Flu season is arriving – a flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Flu is a serious contagious disease that may lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Getting a flu shot is …
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: children, elderly, epidemic, family, FL, flu shot, health, influenza, injection, inoculation, nasal spray, pneumonia, protection, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, vaccination, virus
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Adults Need Immunizations, Too: Find Out Which Ones
It's National Immunization Awareness Month. Learn what immunizations you need and when you need them. Your parents may have promised you no more shots when you were in middle school, but the truth is, adults need immunizations, too. Depending on …
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Sunburn shouldn’t be your only concern when having fun in the sun. The lazy days of summer are here! Many Floridians are proactive when it comes to wearing sunscreen, but protection from the sun shouldn’t be your only concern when …